North Carolina’s General Assembly Chapter 13.1. What is the structure of NC Government  Three Branches with separation of powers  The Legislative Branch.

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North Carolina’s General Assembly Chapter 13.1

What is the structure of NC Government  Three Branches with separation of powers  The Legislative Branch Makes laws Makes laws What is the federal legislature called? What is the federal legislature called?  The Executive Branch Enforces laws Enforces laws Who is the federal chief executive? Who is the federal chief executive?  The Judicial Branch Interprets laws Interprets laws Who has the final say on laws? Who has the final say on laws?

NCGA in Raleigh, NC

N.C. Legislative Branch  Called NC General Assembly (NCGA)  Bicameral – two chambers  NC House of Representatives (lower)  NC Senate (upper)  FACT CHECK:  Name 4 similarities between Congress & the General Assembly!

How is the General Assembly Organized? (Chart at bottom)  NC House of Reps  120 Members  Must be: 21 Years Old 21 Years Old US Citizen US Citizen Live in District 1 yr, Live in District 1 yr,  Leadership: Speaker of the House Speaker of the House Speaker of the House Speaker of the House  NC Senate  50 Members  Must be: 25 Years Old US Citizen Live in NC 2 years Live in District 1 yr.  Leadership: Lieutenant Governor Lieutenant Governor President Pro-Tempore President Pro-Tempore

Powers of the General Assembly (#1-2)  Statutes: pass laws that apply to entire state  Legislative Oversight: determine how well laws are working  Impeachment: charge & remove state officials  Levy taxes  Approve the governor’s budget  Override veto  Propose Constitutional Amendments

More facts about the NCGA (#5)  Baker v. Carr (1962) ruled that all seats in state legislatures must be apportioned by population  Wesberry v. Saunders (1963) ruled that all districts must have approximately the same numbers.

NC House Districts Here We Are Here We Are Bob Steinburg

NC Senate Districts Here We Are Here We Are Bill Cook

Problems Facing NCGA  Competition for seats Part-time pay, full-time job ($13,981) Part-time pay, full-time job ($13,981) Retired, wealthy members Retired, wealthy members  Budget Shortfalls Must balance budget Must balance budget Choice: Raise taxes or cut spending Choice: Raise taxes or cut spending  Scope of government growing: More people, more problems, less $ More people, more problems, less $

Sources of Revenue  Income taxes: Largest source of $  Sales taxes: 2 nd largest source of $  Corporate taxes: Tax on biz profits  Excise/“Sin” taxes: Alcohol, tobacco  Estate/inheritance tax: Over $650K  Licenses: Driver’s, Marriage, Hunting  Lottery: Portion of $ benefits schools

Sources of Revenue by Type

The NC Lottery  Passed in a very controversial manner  Sold as an “educational” lottery  Never put to the voters  Has had some success as economy sours

The NC Lottery  Pros Revenue source Revenue source Voluntary “tax” Voluntary “tax” Entertainment Entertainment Chance of winning Chance of winning  Cons Unreliable revenue source “Tax” on poor Corruption Immoral EXIT: What do you feel is the most compelling argument for each side? Why? Which side do you agree with more? Why?