State Leaders
the state’s legislative branch that is made up of the state’s Senate and the House of Representatives.
What is The General Assembly
these people elect their leaders
Citizens
The amount of counties in North Carolina
what is 100
The number of courts in NC's court system.
what is 4
the amount of American Indian nations officially recognized by the state government
what is 8
This is made up of the highest-ranking elected officials in the executive branch.
What is the council of state.
When all citizens are treated the same regardless of who they are.
What is equality
elected law enforcement officers
what are county sheriffs
This court hears civil cases below $10,000.
What is the district court
One locally represented American Indian nation is
The Cherokee Nation
the chief executive officer of the state.
What is the governor
fairness, equality and justice
This person sets taxes and budgets and oversees county services
what is the county commissioner
This court hears felony cases.
What is the superior court
when the Cherokee Nation has its own constitution and independent government and is not subject to state or local laws.
what is sovereign nation
These people support North Carolina’s farmers.
What is Commissioner of Agriculture
By listening to citizens, leaders can make better
what is laws
This entity is in charge of public health, elections, and social services.
What are boards
When people do not agree with a district court decision they go to this court
what is the court of appeals
North Carolina has the largest population of these east of the Mississippi river
What are American Indians
enforces laws to make sure insurance companies act fairly.
What is the Commissioner of Insurance
All people should be treated
What is fair or equal
The number of municipalities in North Carolina
what is 500
criminal cases require a 12-person panel. This 12 person panel is called a
Jury
members elect the highest officials in American Indian governments what are they
what are the chief and the tribal council