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Made up of 2 houses: Senate and House of Representatives
General Assembly
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Who is the head of the executive branch?
The Governor
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How long can a Governor serve?
A 4 year term and no more than 2 consecutive terms (8 years)
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How are senators and house of representative members chosen?
By the people or voters
100
How many senators are selected?
50
200
Why does it mean when they had an amendment to the Constitution?
to make a change
200

Who is our current governor? Who is our current Lieutenant Governor?

Rachel Hunt

200
How many house of representatives members are selected?
120
200
Which branch of government makes the laws?
Legislative Branch
200
Which branch of government carries out the laws?
Executive Branch
300

Who is the current Governor of North Carolina?

Josh Stein

300
True or False: A representative writes the bill AFTER a citizen or representative has an idea for a bill.
TRUE
300
What is the highest court in the state?
The State Supreme Court
300
Which branch of government interprets the laws?
Judicial Branch
300
What is a written set of rules that the government must follow?
The Constitution
400
What is system that says that each branch is separate from another and has its' own job and power
Separation of Powers
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Others that make up the Executive Branch.
Lieutenant Governor and State Agencies
400
What is when each branch of government checks on the other branches and the power is balanced among the three?
Checks and Balances
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What is when people choose how the government works?
Popular Sovereignty
400
What is the Preamble of the Constitution?
The opening sentence that defines the intent of the document
500
A Governor has the power to refuse a bill. What is it called when a Governor refuses to make a bill a law?
veto
500

Who becomes governor if the governor dies or resigns if the position exists?

Lieutenant Governor

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True of False: The bill is sent to the Governor to sign BEFORE the bill is sent to the House of Representatives and Senate to vote on it.
False
500
What do Articles 1, 2, 3, and 4 describe in the NC Constitution?
Article 1: Declaration of Rights Article 2: Legislative Branch Article 3: Executive Branch Article 4: Judicial Branch
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How can a bill become a law if the governor vetoes a bill?
The Senate and House of Representatives must have a 2/3rds vote to approve the bill.