The Three Branches
This branch enforces laws and is led by the governor.
What is the Executive Branch?
The leader of the Executive Branch.
Who is the Governor?
A government with two legislative chambers.
What is Bicameral?
A person who belongs to a nation and has rights and responsibilities.
What is a Citizen?
The General Assembly is debating a new law that would require all schools to have a longer recess. Which branch of government is responsible for making this decision?
Legislative
This branch makes laws and consists of the General Assembly.
What is the Legislative Branch?
The branch responsible for deciding how the state spends money.
What is the Legislative Branch?
The people politicians represent.
What are Constituents?
Doing what is expected and accepting consequences.
What is Responsibility?
A citizen believes their property was taken unfairly by the government and wants to challenge the decision in court. Which branch of government would handle this case?
Judicial
This branch interprets laws and ensures they follow the Constitution.
What is the Judicial Branch?
This official has the power to sign or veto laws.
Who is the Governor?
The first 10 Amendments to the U.S. Constitution.
What is the Bill of Rights?
The ability of citizens to affect government through voting and advocacy.
What is Representation?
The governor has just vetoed a bill that would increase sales tax on groceries. Which branch of government is the governor a part of?
Executive
The General Assembly has two parts: the Senate and this group.
What is the House of Representatives?
The highest court in North Carolina.
What is the North Carolina Supreme Court?
A system of principles that governs a nation or state.
What is the Constitution?
A person who argues for a cause or supports change.
What is an Advocate?
A new law about bike safety has been passed, and now police officers are making sure people follow it. Which two branches of government are working together in this situation?
Legislative & Executive
This principle prevents any one branch from becoming too powerful.
What is Checks and Balances?
The Legislative Branch is responsible for creating these.
What are laws?
The power to change or affect something without force.
What is Influence?
The government group that ensures laws are fair.
What is the Judicial Branch?
A judge has ruled that a new law goes against the North Carolina Constitution and cannot be enforced. Which branch of government has the power to do this?
Judicial