Goal 3: NC State and Local Government

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100

How does a general become enacted? A. It is proposed by the people, voted on, and if successful, it becomes law. B.It is proposed by the legislature, passed, and then signed or not signed by the Governor. C. The Governer's Cabinet writes these rules and regulations into law to regulate industries in the state. D. Local government (city or county) pass general statues to regulate things in their jurisdiction.

C. The Governer's Cabinet writes these rules and regulations into law to regulate industries in the state.

200

Bayard V. Singleton is a North Carolina Supreme Court case that said: A. the N.C. Supreme Court is the highest court in the state. B. The public schools of N.C. should be integrated C. the economic disparity between school should be adjusted to equalize funding between poor and rich school districts. D. Judicial Reveiw of General Assembly acts is a power of the judiciary.

D. Judicial Reveiw of General Assembly acts is a power of the judiciary.

300

Which of the following rights is protected in the N.C. Constitution, but not the U.S. Constitution? A. Freedom of speech and of the press. B. The right to an education C. Ex post facto laws shall not be enacted D. The right to bear arms

B. The right to an education

400

What does the following describe? 'This state and local tax is paid by individuals when the purchase a good or service in the state of N.C.' A. Coperate Income Ta B. Individual Income Tax C. Sales Tax D. Service Tax

C. Sales Tax

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100

Which court has the highest jurisdiction in the state of North Carolina? A. North Carolina District Courts B. North Carolina Court of Appeals C. North Carolina Superior Courts D. None. They hear different types of cases.

B. North Carolina Court of Appeals

200

Who sets the boundaries of countries, cities, and towns in N.C.? A. The General Assembly B. The counties, cities, and towns themselves C. Citizens of the counties, cities, and towns D. The Governor

A. The General Assembly

300

What is a ballot referendum? A. An act of the legislature that becomes a law B. A modification to a voting ballot. C. A removal of the Governor by ballot. D. A direct vote of citizens to accept or reject a particular proposal.

D. A direct vote of citizens to accept or reject a particular proposal.

400

What is debt service? A. The amount of money a county owes to another party(usually a bond holder). B. The amount of money a states owes to another party(usually a bond holder). C. A division in county government that mananges debt for the county. D. Payment of principal and interest on a loan.

D. Payment of principal and interest on a loan.

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100

How many state senators are there in North Carolina?\ A. Two B. Fifteen C. Fifty D. One Hundred

C. Fifty

200

Which of the following is illegal, according to the N.C. Constitution? A. An income tax of eight percent B. A sentence of death C. Levying a poll tax on voting D. Merging a city and a county into one government

C. Levying a poll tax on voting

300

What are the primary duties of the N.C. Secratary of State? A. Economic and business related activities B. Oversee N.C.'s elections C. Travel abroad to represent N.C. to foreign dignitaries. D. Oversee the budgetary processes in the state.

A. Economic and business related activities

400

Which of th following would NOT be considered a capital project? A. The purchase of 17 acres of land by a county. B. Hiring additonal teachers for a school district. C. Constructing a 40 story government office complex. D. Paving 10 miles of road in Vance County.

B. Hiring additonal teachers for a school district.

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100

What was a change made in the North Carolina Constitions of 1868? A. Incorporated the Declaration of Rights that was passed in 1776. B. The required school year was changed from 6 months to 9 months. C. Fixed the Senate and House membership at a certian number. D. Provided the Governor with a veto power.

A. Incorporated the Declaration of Rights that was passed in 1776.

200

Which of the following is NOT a position in the Council of State? A. Superintendent of Public Instruction B. Commissioner of Public Safety C. Commissioner of Agriculture D. State Auditor

B. Commissioner of Public Safety

300

The power to grant pardons and reprieves lies with which power of the following positions? A. The Governor B. Chief Justice of the N.C. Supreme Court C. County Sheriff D. Member of the House of Reresentatives

A. The Governor

400

What does the Powell Bill do wiht some revenues it collects from gas taxation? A. It provides subsidies for motorists who cannot afford to use a motor vehicle. B. It is used for research and development with alternate energy technologies. C. It distributes the funds to cities to be used only for construction and maitenance of the city streets. D. It ditributes the funds to economically depressed cities to be used only to lower the cost of gas for low-income families.

C. It distributes the funds to cities to be used only for construction and maitenance of the city streets.

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100

North Carolina Supreme Court __________?_________ North Carolina Local Courts A. North Carolina Traffic Court B. North Carolina Court of Appeals C. None. There are only local courts and the Supreme Court. D. North Carolina Civil Courts.

B. North Carolina Court of Appeals

200

Which branch of the government makes the first presentation of a budget? A. Legislative Branch B. Judicial Branch C. Executive Branch D. None of the above. Counties make the state's budget.

C. Executive Branch

300

How did the passage of the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution affect the states? A. It ended slavery in all of the states. B. It forced the states to comply with all provisions in the U.S. Constitution and forbid states to pass laws abridging those rights. C. It instructed states to remove all constraints on voting based on race D. It gave Congress the power to collect income taxes from the citizens, a right previously held on by the states.

B. It forced the states to comply with all provisions in the U.S. Constitution and forbid states to pass laws abridging those rights.

400

Which of the following would disqualify a citizen from voting in N.C. A. The potential voter was convicted of a felony. B. The potential voter has live in N.C. for only 2 years before the election. C. The potential voter does not have a driver's license in N.C. D. The potential voter does not own land.

A. The potential voter was convicted of a felony.