State Civics
A body of government made up of two chambers
What is a bicameral legislature?
In February or March
When is the Consensus Revenue Forecasted for the State Budget?
Grassroots Lobbying
What North Carolina no longer regulates?
Requires 2/3 vote in the House & Senate
What is veto override?
The leader of the State House of Representative
Who is the Speaker of the House (Rep Tim Moore)?
Does not fund the state budget
What is revenue from local taxes and services?
Direct communication with state legislators
What is lobbying?
Type of advocacy that involves telling the community and/or legislators about an issue
What is education?
The leader of the executive branch
Who is the governor (Gov Roy Cooper)?
Everyone
Who pays North Carolina taxes?
Ballot measures
What doesn't North Carolina allow citizens to initiate?
Presides over State Senate in the absence of the Lt Governor
Who is the Senate President Por Tempore?
Presides over the State Senate
Who is the Lt Governor (Mark Robinson)?
Flat
What income tax rate does North Carolina have?
The most important piece to build when advocating with decision-makers
What is a relationship?
What you should avoid using especially when speaking to the media or lawmakers about an issue
What is jargon or acronyms?