Unit 3 Civics - S26

Federalism

100

This system divides power between the national and state governments.

Federalism

200

This amendment gives powers to the states that are not given to the federal government.

10th (Tenth) Amendment

300

These are powers shared by both the state and federal governments, like collecting taxes.

Concurrent Powers

400

This level of government has powers like declaring war and maintaining the military.

Federal/National Government

500

This level of government has the power to establish local governments and run public schools.

State Government

Local Government

100

A local government for a town, city, or village.

Municipality 

200

North Carolina has this many counties.

100 Counties 

300

These elected officials set the county budget and property tax rate.

County Commissioners

400

In the council-manager system, this person runs the day-to-day operations of the town.

Town Manager 

500

This person serves as the presiding officer at town board meetings and is the ceremonial head of the town.

Mayor

NC Legislative

100

The two chambers of the NC Legislative branch. 

House of Representatives and Senate

200

This is the name of North Carolina’s state legislature.

General Assembly

300

How long do the members of the NC General Assembly serve for?

Two-Year Terms

400

This committee decides how government tax money will be spent.

Appropriations Committee 

500

This official presides over daily sessions of the North Carolina Senate.

Lieutenant Governor

NC Executive

100

This person is the leader of the executive branch in North Carolina.

Governor

200

The main job of the executive branch is to ________ laws.

Execute/Carry Out

300

To run for governor in North Carolina, a person must be at least this age.

30 Years Old

400

This executive power allows the governor to reject a law passed by the legislature.

Veto

500

In North Carolina, voters elect this executive official separately from the governor, even though they are second in command.

Lieutenant Governor

NC Judicial

100

The Judicial Branch protects citizens' rights and _________(s) laws. 

Interpret/Interprets 

200

This level of NC court handles misdemeanors and civil cases under $10,000.

District/Trial Courts

300

This court handles felony criminal cases and civil cases over $10,000.

Superior Courts

400

This court hears appeals from lower courts in North Carolina.

Court of Appeals/Appellate Courts

500

This is the highest court in North Carolina.

NC Supreme Court