FEDERALISM Legislative Branch

National (FEDERAL) government ◦ US Constitution ◦ Capital: Washington D.C. ◦ US Congress ◦ Makes laws for the whole nation ◦ Bicameral (Two-house) ◦ US Senate (100) ◦ US House of Representatives (435) ◦ President : signs/vetoes laws ◦ Statutes – federal laws

State Government ◦ US Constitution ◦ NC Constitution ◦ Capital: Raleigh ◦ North Carolina General Assembly ◦ Makes law for the state of North Carolina ◦ Bicameral ◦ NC Senate (50) ◦ NC House of Representatives (120) ◦ Governor signs/vetoes laws ◦ Statutes – state laws

Local Government ◦ US Constitution ◦ NC Constitution ◦ City Charter ◦ “Capital:” county seat (Charlotte for Mecklenburg County) ◦ City Council & County Commission ◦ Makes law for the city and county ◦ Ordinances – local laws ◦ Zoning Board – determines how land will be used; helps a city plan for growth ◦ School Board – elected for each school district; makes policies for school system

City and County Services ◦ Services provided by CITIES ◦ Trash ◦ Public transportation ◦ Public housing ◦ Services provided by COUNTIES ◦ Schools ◦ Parks ◦ Animal Control ◦ Libraries ◦ Elections ◦ Courts/Jails ◦ Elections ◦ Services provided by Cities and Counties ◦ Police ◦ Fire ◦ EMT ◦ Roads ◦ Airports ◦ Zoning