First In Freedom
How did Carolina get its name?
The land was named Carolina from the Latin version of Charles after King Charles the II.
What are the qualifications to represent NC in the house?
21 years of age, Lived in district 1 year before election.
True or False Nc Courts handle only Misdemeanors
False
How are Board of county commissioners elected?
Voted in
What are Charter Schools
Schools that receive state funding but are excused from meeting many public school regulations
What event happen on August 15, 1774?
Delegates created the First Provincial Congress held in the colonies.
What are the qualifications to represent NC in the senate?
25 years of age, Lived in NC 2 years, Lived in district 1 year before election.
How many District courts are there
41
How many Counties in NC
100
What is zoning
How local government regulates how private landowners use land
What is the Mecklenburg Declaration?
On May 20, 1775 a group of NC citizens declared that the Provincial Congress was the only lawful government in the colony.
True or False NC general assembly has the authority to make laws
True
How long is a term of a court clerk
4 years
2 different types of Local gov in NC.
Counties and Municipalities
True or False. Crime rates are usually higher in large cities as a result of higher poverty
True
When did the Halifax Resolves declare independence from Britain in NC?
April 12, 1776
What is the name of the leader of the House
Speaker of the house
Who issues search warrants
Magistrates
True or False. Board hires a professional manager to administer the laws
False
What is a tuition voucher?
Government money order for parents to send kids to private schools
Why is NC called first in freedom?
Delegates created the First Provincial Congress held in the colonies in NC.
What i the name of the leader of the senate
President pro tempore of the senate
How many NC supreme court justices are there
7
Ryan Whitson
What is a general agreement among government leaders about how to deal with issues or problems that affect the entire community
Public Policy