NC Constitution
NC Constitutional Conventions were held to make revisions to the constitution. What does the word revision mean?
(a) to alter
(b) to change the wording
(c) to review
(d) all of the above
d
how many sections are in the NC Declaration of Rights
37
Which amendment guarantees freedom of religion, expression (right to speak freely), assembly & right to petition (peaceful protests).
#1
In order to qualify for election in the House of Representatives, a person must be at least?
21 years old
how many sections does the U.S Bill of Rights have?
10
The Constitution was amended several times. What does it mean to make amendments to the constitution?
to change or make better
what is section 6 of the NC Declaration of Rights about
the separation of powers
Which amendment Guarantees rights to criminal defendants, including the right to a public trial without delay, the right to a lawyer, impartial jury, & the right to know your accusers.
#6
The Court of Appeals includes how many judges?
15 judges
What does the first amendment of the US Constitution guarantee
choose any: freedom of religion, expression, assembly and petition
In the first NC Constitution of 1776, our three branches of government were developed. Which branch held the most power?
legislative branch
What is section 6 of the NC Declaration of Rights mostly about
the separation of powers
Which amendment Guarantees rights to criminal defendants, including the right to a public trial without delay, the right to a lawyer, impartial jury, & the right to know your accusers.
#9
__________ is the power of the head of a government to reject a bill from becoming a law
veto
how old do you have to be to be the President in the U.S
30
An amendment was made after our second constitution was written. This amendment created a system of segregation and took rights away from African Americans. What does the word segregation mean in our constitution?
separating blacks people from white people
What is section 3 of the NC Declaration of Rights mostly about
Regulating the government of the state.
This amendment Forbids quartering (housing) of soldiers, in time of peace or during war, without consent of the owner or prescribed by the law.
#3
__________ a legal proceeding by which a case is brought to a higher court for review
appeal
Our __________ is the main legislative body for North Carolina. It is in charge of introducing the bills
General assembly
How many senators are in the NC Congress
50
What is section 9 of the NC Declaration of Rights mostly about
Frequent Elections
This amendment Guarantees right to a grand jury, forbids double jeopardy, protects against self-incrimination, requires due process of law, & protects private property.
#5
what means the same as unfair
unjust
What happens when somebody comes up with an idea for a new law
A house or senate member writes the bill & introduces it to his or her chamber.