Powers
What are enumerated powers?
Specific powers given to the three branches of the national government that are listed in the Constitution – also called “expressed” powers
Who is the current NC Governor?
Josh Stein
What does incorporated mean?
A municipality that has been granted a charter by the state and is governed by state law
What does the NC General Assembly do?
Make laws for NC state
What unitary government?
Power is vested in a single governing authority in a central capital, with uniform law and enforcement of said law throughout the entire nation.
What are reserved powers?
Powers given to the states, because they are not specifically given to the national government in the Constitution
How many court levels does NC state have? For bonus points, can you name all four courts?
2
District, Superior, Appeals, Supreme
What is an ordinance?
A city-wide law passed by the city council. City police enforce the ordinance.
How many house members are there?
120
What is confederal government?
A union of sovereign states, with loose ties to the central government. The national government is designed to be a mediator between the states.
Provide an example of concurrent powers.
-Taxes
-Enforcing laws
-Borrowing money
-Eminent domain
-Building highways and bridges
How old do you have to be to run for a NC Senator?
25
What is a strong mayor system?
Mayor has strong executive powers such as the veto, appointing city officials, and drafting a city budget
How many senators are there?
50
Funds are granted to the states to implement a federal initiative, but the money can be distributed at the discretion of the state (no strings attached)
What is devolution?
The process of the national government returning power to the states.
Who is the current President Pro-Tempore?
Phil Berger
What are county commissioners?
Elected officials that enact and administer local ordinances
Who is the president of the General Assembly Senate? For extra points, tell me who currently holds this position.
Lt. Governor
Rachel Hunt
What are categorical grants?
Funds are granted to the states to implement a specific federal initiative, but with specific guidelines from Congress (strings)
Explain the necessary and proper clause.
Grants Congress the power to enact laws "necessary and proper" to carry out its other enumerated powers and those of the federal government, giving it implied powers beyond those explicitly listed
What are the requirements needed to run for Governor in NC?
30 years old
US resident for 5 years
Resident of NC for 2 years
What's the biggest populated city/town in NC and what is the least populated city/town in NC? For extra points tell me how many is in the least populated city/town?
Charlotte
Fontana Dam (13)
What are the qualifications needed to run for the house in the General Assembly? There are 4 things, I need all 4 to get full credit
21 years old
Qualified NC voter
Has resided in electing district for one year
Cannot deny the existence of God
What is cooperative federalism?
Modern approach to federalism in which the national government and the states work together to implement national policy initiatives, like education