Terminology
What is a law written by the legislative branch?
Levy
Census
Statute
Misdemeanor
Statute
How many version of the NC Constitution have there been?
9
3
5
2
3
What is the term length for a member in the NC Senate & The House of Representatives?
4
2
8
3
2
What is not a type of zoning in NC?
Residential
Commercial
Industrial
Environmental
Environmental
How is the role of the NC governor similar to the President?
They both serve life terms
They both enforce laws
They both appoint supreme court justices
They both command the US military
They both enforce laws
What date begins and ends a fiscal year?
July 1 - June 30
January 1 - December 31
August 1 - July 31
October 1 - September 30
July 1 - June 30
Commissioner of Agriculture
Commissioner of Labor
Commissioner of Insurance
Secretary of State
Commissioner of Agriculture
What is the primary role of the NC Judicial Branch?
To interpret NC state laws
To create and pass state laws
To enforce state laws
To prepare and propose the state budget
To interpret NC state laws
What is a county?
The refusal to purchase certain goods
a town where the courthouse is located
an election for an area as a whole
the largest territorial subdivision of a state
the largest territorial subdivision of a state
What session are held on odd # years, from January to June?
Short Sessions
Special Sessions
Long Sessions
Long Sessions
What is the minimum age requirement for the NC Senate?
21
18
30
25
25
What is a law passed by local government?
Ordinance
Statute
Mandate
Regulation
Ordinance
How many elected officials are on the NC Council of State?
4
3
7
8
8
Who is responsible for preparing the NC state budget?
NC Governor
NC General Assembly
NC State Secretary
NC Lieutenant Governor
What does the Attorney General do?
Oversees economic and business related operations of state government
Promotes "safety, health, and general well being" of workers across the state
Oversees the NC Public School Systems
Heads the department of justice and represents all state government departments in legal matters
Heads the department of justice and represents all state government departments in legal matters
How does someone become a justice on the NC Supreme court?
They are appointed
They are elected
They are nominated
They are elected
What is a legislature consisting of two parts?
Bicameral
Unicameral
Checks & Balances
Census
What constitutional principle is NOT found in the NC Constitution?
Popular Sovereignty
Balanced Budget
Checks & Balances
Separation of Power
How many members are in the NC Senate?
120
100
70
50
50
User fees are a main source of revenue for local government and include all but
Water
Property Tax
Sewage
Garbage
Property tax
What is the term length for NC Governor?
2 years
4 years
6 years
3 years
4 years
What is the money that our NC state government needs to spend to pay for its programs?
Revenue
Grants
Expenditures
Funding
Expenditures
Who oversees all NC public school systems?
Superintendent of Public Instruction
NC Governor
Secretary of State
Commissioner of Labor
Superintendent of Public Instruction
What court handles civil claims under $25,000?
NC Superior Court
NC Supreme Court
NC Court of Appeals
NC District Court
NC District Court
What is popular sovereignty?
a unit of government that deals with a special function
the notion that power lies within the people
a one house legislature
a population count taken by the census bureau
the notion that power lies within the people
Preamble
Framework of government
Executive Supremacy
State Powers
Executive Supremacy
What is the residency requirement for NC Senate?
1 year in the district they represent
1 year in NC
2 years in NC
2 years in the district they represent
2 years in NC
Who decides who is in charge of a municipal local governing board?
The county board of commissioners
The NC General Assembly
The people who live in the municipality
The NC Governor
The people who live in the municipality
What is the minimum age to become NC Governor?
25 years old
30 years old
32 years old
28 years old
30 years old
When revenue collected equal expenditures what is it called?
Budget Deficit
Balanced Budget
Budget Surplus
Continuing Budget
Balanced Budget
Who manages state pensions and healthcare plans?
Secretary of state
Commissioner of insurance
State Treasurer
State Auditor
State Treasurer
How many judges are on the NC Court of Appeals?
5
4
3
6
3
What is the course of action the government takes in response to an issue or problem?
Public Policy
County Seat
At-Large Election
Ordinance
Public Policy
What is the major difference in the law-making process at the state level compared to federal?
Override veto only requires 60% of both houses
State laws must be approved by the U.S. President
Only one chamber votes on bills at the state level
State courts review every bill before it becomes law
Override veto only requires 60% of both houses
What is the NC Legislative Branch also known as?
The Executive Council
The State Supreme Assembly
The Governor's Cabinet
The NC General Assembly
The NC General Assembly
What is a mayor council plan?
Where the elected mayor carries out policies
When a city and county merge into one government
Where commissioners run the department
Where the governing board hires a manager to carry out policies
Where the elected mayor carries out policies
What is the function of the NC Council of State?
To create and pass state laws
To interpret the NC Constitution
To command the NC National Guard
To handle day to day state operations
To handle day to day state operations
What is the role of the General assembly in the budget process?
They propose ways to raise revenue & cut expenditures
To enforce the state budget once it is passed
To audit state agencies to ensure they follow the budget
To manage day‑to‑day spending for all state departments
They propose ways to raise revenue & cut expenditures
Who supervises and has administrative rights over states accounting and financial functions?
State Treasurer
Secretary of State
State Auditor
Superintendent of Public Instruction
State Auditor
What is the responsibility of the NC Supreme Court?
To retry the case with new facts and findings
To interpret the laws
To consider whether error occurred at trial
To handle all appeals in regards to the death penalty
To consider whether error occurred at trial