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State Revenue and Expenditures NC Constitution Executive Branch Legislative Branch Judicial Branch State Revenue and Expenditures Local Government 1 2 3 4 5

Executive Branch - Question 1 Daily Double !!! To run for Governor: Must be at least ___ yrs old US citizen for ___ years NC resident for __ years

Answer 1 30 5 2

Executive Branch – Question 2 The governor is commander-in-chief of the ______________

Answer 2 The governor is commander-in-chief of the state militia (National Guard)

Executive Branch - Question 3 What is the group composed of the Governor, Lt. Governor, and 8 other elected seats known as?

Answer 3 Council of State

Executive Branch - Question 4 Who is our current head of the state executive branch?

Answer 4 Roy Cooper

Executive Branch - Question 5 If the Governor vetoes a bill, what fraction of the General Assembly must approve an override?

Answer 5 3/5 of both houses

Legislative Branch - 1 The North Carolina legislative branch is called the ________

The North Carolina legislative branch is called the General Assembly Answer 1 The North Carolina legislative branch is called the General Assembly

Legislative Branch - 2 There are ___ representatives in the NC House, and ____ Senators

Answer 2 There are 120 representatives in the NC House, and 50 Senators

Who officially presides over the North Carolina Senate? Legislative Branch - 3 Who officially presides over the North Carolina Senate?

Answer 3 Lieutenant Governor Dan Forest

Legislative Branch - 4 The long session (January – until) of the General Assembly is held in ________ years

The long session of the General Assembly is held in odd numbered years Answer 4 The long session of the General Assembly is held in odd numbered years

What is a law that applies to the entire state called? Legislative Branch - 5 What is a law that applies to the entire state called?

Answer 5 Statute

How do judges in NC receive their appointments? Judicial Branch 1 How do judges in NC receive their appointments?

Answer 1 Elected by the people

Where would a case involving misdemeanors be held? Judicial Branch - 2 Where would a case involving misdemeanors be held?

American Revolution – 2 District Court

What is the only court that has jury trials? Judicial Branch - 3 What is the only court that has jury trials?

Answer 3 Superior Court

Who is responsible for approving foreclosures and wills? Judicial Branch - 4 Who is responsible for approving foreclosures and wills?

Answer – 4 Clerk of Court

How many justices serve on the NC Supreme Court? Judicial Branch - 5 How many justices serve on the NC Supreme Court?

Answer – 5 SEVEN

What tax makes up the largest piece of the state’s revenue? NC Revenue and Expenditures - 1 What tax makes up the largest piece of the state’s revenue?

Answer – 1 Income taxes

NC Revenue and Expenditures - 2 What is a tax placed on business’s or industry’s earnings?

Answer – 2 Corporate income tax

NC Revenue and Expenditures - 3 A specific tax on a product is a(n) ______

Answer – 3 Excise Tax

NC Revenue and Expenditures - 4 Other than taxing, how else does the state raise revenue?

Answer - 4 Fees for disposal of waste, licenses, permits Fines

NC Revenue and Expenditures – 5 Collected at the county level, what is a tax on real estate?

Answer – 5 Property Tax

Local Government – 1 What form of local government has elected leaders who each oversee a certain function of city government?

Answer #1 Commission Form

What is an area composed of a larger city and its suburbs called? Local Government - 2 What is an area composed of a larger city and its suburbs called?

Answer – 2 Metropolis

What is an example of a special district? Local Government – 3 What is an example of a special district?

Answer – 3 School districts

What is the name for a law passed by local government?

Answer – 4 Ordinance

Local Government – 5 Who provides protection and enforces laws in unincorporated parts of a county?

Answer - 5 Sheriff’s Dept

After the Preamble, how many articles are in the NC Constitution?

Answer #1 14

NC Constitution #2 A proposed amendment requires what fraction of the General Assembly for approval?

Answer #2 3/5 of General Assembly

NC Constitution #3 Citizens who gather enough signatures can require that a legislative act be put on the ballot for a vote. What is this called?

Answer #3 Initiative

When a new city/town is added to the state, it is officially ________ NC Constitution #4 When a new city/town is added to the state, it is officially ________

Answer #4 When a new city/town is added to the state, it is officially incorporated

NC Constitution #5 Direct vote by the people on a proposed law or amendment is called a _______________

Answer #5 Direct vote by the people on a proposed law or amendment is called a referendum