Local Government
What is Federalism?
a system of government in which the same
territory is controlled by two levels of
government.
What is a law?
The purpose of law is most importantly to put
forth a set of rules that allow people to live
peacefully in a society.
What is a political party?
An organized group of people with common values and beliefs
What are the steps of the Election Process?
Primaries and Caucuses, National Conventions, General Election, Electoral College
What are civil rights?
Civil rights are personal rights guaranteed and
protected by the U.S.
What does the Legislative Branch make?
The Legislative Branch makes laws for North Carolina.
What makes a good law?
laws must be fair & treat all people equally
What is the political party purpose?
Mobilize/educate voters and Create platforms.
What is a primary?
An election where voters select candidates for an
upcoming general election.
What is Suffrage?
right to vote in public, political elections
How many members does the General Assembly Structure consist?
50 members.
What are the different types of laws?
Criminal, Civil
What is the two-party system?
Democrats and Republicans
What is a Caucus?
A meeting at which local members of a political
party
What is the 15th Amendment?
recognized the right of black men to vote following the Civil War.
What are 4 of the House of Representatives Requirements?
21 years old
Resident of NC
US Citizen
120 members total
What is criminal law?
seeks to prevent people from deliberately recklessly harming each other or each other’s property
What are Criticism of Two-Party System?
diminishes views outside the two mainstream parties
What is the National Convention?
Each party holds a national convention to select a
final presidential nominee
What is the 17th Amendment
from state legislatures to direct elections by citizens
Who is the executive branch headed by?
by a governor who is directly elected by the people.
What is civil law?
involves disputes between groups or individuals brought to court called lawsuits
What are the three impacts of parties on government?
Legislative, Executive ,Judicial
What is the General Election?
People in every state across the country vote for
who they want to be the president of the U.S.
What is the 19th Amendment?
the 19th Amendment granted women the right to vote marking an end to gender-based disenfranchisement.