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2. Chapter Menu Chapter Introduction Section 1:Section 1:The Legislative Branch Section 2:Section 2:The Executive Branch Section 3:Section 3:The Judicial Branch Visual Summary

3. Chapter Intro 1 State government touches the life of every citizen every day. In business regulations, consumer affairs, the justice system, health, education, and taxation, state policies affect the way we live, work, and play.

4. Chapter Intro 2 Section 1: The Legislative Branch The constitution gives the legislative branch the power to make laws. State governments, which generally mirror the federal government in organization, address problems closer to citizens.

5. Chapter Intro 2 Section 2: The Executive Branch The constitution gives the executive branch the power to executive, or implement, the law. Like the president on the national level, governors are the chief executives of the states.

6. Chapter Intro 2 Section 3: The Judicial Branch The judicial branch is charged with interpreting the law. Different levels of state courts administer justice.

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8. Section 1-Main Idea Guide to Reading Big Idea The constitution gives the legislative branch the power to make laws.

9. Section 1-Key Terms Guide to Reading Content Vocabulary statute census Academic Vocabulary specific

10. A.A B.B Section 1-Polling Question The General Assembly is the “voice of the people.” A.Agree B.Disagree

11. Section 1 North Carolinians and the Legislature The North Carolina General Assembly passes the laws that govern the state.

12. Section 1 North Carolinians and the Legislature (cont.) The General Assembly: –Historically, the “voice of the people” –Lillian Exum Clement (elected in 1920), first women to serve

13. Section 1 North Carolinians and the Legislature (cont.) –Henry Frye (elected in 1968), first African American to serve in the twentieth-century –170 members, 16% of which were African American in the 2005–2006 session Division of Powers

14. Section 1 North Carolinians and the Legislature (cont.) Powers of the General Assembly: –Pass general statutes that apply statewidestatutes –Enact laws that only apply to specific counties or cities –Examine government operations

15. Section 1 North Carolinians and the Legislature (cont.) –Elect members of the University of North Carolina Board of Governors and state community college system –Impeach and try members of the Council of State and judges How a Bill Becomes a Law

16. A.A B.B Section 1 Do you think that the General Assembly should be able to pass laws that only apply to specific cities? A.Yes B.No

17. Section 1 Organization of the General Assembly The North Carolina General Assembly consists of the senate and the house of representatives.

18. Section 1 Organization of the General Assembly (cont.) The General Assembly consists of: –The senate (50 members) –The house of representatives (120 members)

19. Section 1 Organization of the General Assembly (cont.) Elections of the General Assembly: –Districts have relatively equal populations –Districts are drawn after each national census census –120 house districts –50 senate districts; some are combined and the voters elect two senators

20. Section 1 Organization of the General Assembly (cont.) Qualifications for election to the General Assembly: –House of representatives: at least 21 years old, lived in the district a year before the election –Senate: at least 25 years old, lived in the district a year before the election

21. Section 1 Organization of the General Assembly (cont.) General Assembly leadership: –Speaker of the House –President of the senate (lieutenant governor) –President pro tempore of the senate

22. Section 1 Organization of the General Assembly (cont.) Legislative sessions: –Odd-numbered years, “long-session” (January through June) –Even-numbered years, “short-session” (May through June) –Special sessions

23. Section 1 Organization of the General Assembly (cont.) Key legislation: –State lottery (2005) –New minimum wage (2006) –Ethics and campaign reform –Redistricting

24. A.A B.B Section 1 Do you think that living in a district for a year before an election is long enough to be eligible to be elected to the General Assembly? A.Yes B.No

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26. Section 2-Main Idea Guide to Reading Big Idea The constitution gives the executive branch the power to execute, or implement, the law.

27. Section 2-Key Terms Guide to Reading Content Vocabulary commute parole Academic Vocabulary complex enormous

28. A.A B.B Section 2-Polling Question All department heads in the executive branch of North Carolina government should be elected. A.Agree B.Disagree

29. Section 2 North Carolina’s Governor Governors are the chief executives in all state governments.

30. Section 2 North Carolina’s Governor (cont.) The governor of North Carolina: –Is the chief of state and chief executive –Appoints many key state officials –Coordinates the work of state agencies –Administers the state budget –Proposes a state budget and legislation

31. Section 2 North Carolina’s Governor (cont.) –May grant pardons or commute a criminal’s sentencecommute –Serves a four year term –Limited to two consecutive terms –Must be at least 30 years old, a U.S. citizen for five years, and a resident of North Carolina for two years prior to the election

32. Section 2 North Carolina’s Governor (cont.) The lieutenant governor: –Automatically succeeds the governor if the governor’s office becomes vacant –Serves as president of the state senate –May or may not work closely with the governor

33. Section 2 North Carolina’s Governor (cont.) –Elected separately from the governor for a four-year term –Must be at least 30 years old, a U.S. citizen for five years, and a resident of North Carolina for two years prior to the election Powers and Duties of Governor

34. A.A B.B Section 2 Do you think that the governor and lieutenant governor should be elected on the same ticket like the president and vice-president? A.Yes B.No

35. Section 2 Other Executive Officers Executive agencies help carry out North Carolina state policies.

36. Section 2 Other Executive Officers (cont.) The cabinet includes the governor- appointed heads of the following departments: –Administration –Corrections –Revenue –Transportation –Crime Control and Public Safety

37. Section 2 Other Executive Officers (cont.) –Commerce –Environment and Natural Resources –Cultural Resources –Health and Human Services –Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Protection

38. Section 2 Other Executive Officers (cont.) The members of the Council of State are directly elected and include: –Commissioner of Agriculture –State Treasurer –Secretary of State –Superintendent of Public Instruction

39. Section 2 Other Executive Officers (cont.) –Attorney General –Secretary of Labor –Commissioner of Insurance –State Auditor

40. Section 2 Other Executive Officers (cont.) Each member of the Council of State is elected to a four-year term with no term limits. Each of the eight departments under the Council of State operates independently of the governor.

41. A.A B.B Section 2 Do you think that the split executive branch is as efficient as one where all departments answer to the governor? A.Yes B.No

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43. Section 3-Main Idea Guide to Reading Big Idea The judicial branch is charged with interpreting the law.

44. Section 3-Key Terms Guide to Reading Content Vocabulary civil case misdemeanor defendant Academic Vocabulary issue

45. A.A B.B Section 3-Polling Question The North Carolina Supreme Court should have the power to oversee all other state courts. A.Agree B.Disagree

46. Section 3 North Carolina’s Court System Different levels of state courts administer justice.

47. Section 3 North Carolina’s Court System (cont.) Types of trial courts: –District courts –Superior courts

48. Section 3 North Carolina’s Court System (cont.) District courts have no jury and handle: –Juvenile and family law –Mental hospital commitments –Traffic violations –Civil cases involving less than $10,000Civil cases

49. Section 3 North Carolina’s Court System (cont.) –MisdemeanorsMisdemeanors –Initial hearing of felony cases District court judges are elected for four- year terms and must live in the district they serve.

50. Section 3 North Carolina’s Court System (cont.) Superior courts involve juries and handle: –Civil cases involving more than $10,000 –Felonies –Cases in which defendants are found guilty of misdemeanors in district court and request a new trial by jurydefendants

51. Section 3 North Carolina’s Court System (cont.) Superior court judges are elected from districts for eight-year terms. The governor appoints about 15 additional special superior court judges who serve as needed. Juvenile Justice System

52. A.A B.B Section 3 Which court would handle a case involving the death penalty? A.District court B.Superior court

53. Section 3 Appellate Courts Sometimes the decision of a general trial court may be appealed to an appellate court.

54. Section 3 Appellate Courts (cont.) North Carolina appellate courts include: –North Carolina Court of Appeals –North Carolina Supreme Court

55. Section 3 Appellate Courts (cont.) The North Carolina Court of Appeals: –15 appeals court judges are elected state-wide for eight-year terms –Hears most cases appealed from state’s trial courts –Panels of three judges hear cases –Majority must agree for a decision

56. Section 3 Appellate Courts (cont.) The North Carolina Supreme Court –Comprised of the chief justice and six associate judges –Elected for eight-year terms –Supervises all other courts in North Carolina –Final level of state appeals

57. Section 3 Appellate Courts (cont.) –Interprets the state’s constitution and laws –Hears appeals of all death sentences –Majority must agree for a decision –Can only be overruled by the U.S. Supreme Court

58. A.A B.B Section 3 Should appellate courts utilize a jury? A.Yes B.No

59. Section 3 Landmark Court Decisions Some court decisions establish precedents that significantly change the interpretation of the law.

60. Section 3 Landmark Court Decisions (cont.) Bayard v. Singleton (1787) –First case in which a state court declared a state law unconstitutional –Introduced judicial review

61. Section 3 Landmark Court Decisions (cont.) State v. Mann (1830) –Defended the legality of slavery –Used as an example of the South protecting slavery by author Harriet Beecher Stowe

62. Section 3 Landmark Court Decisions (cont.) The Leandro Case –The state constitution does not require equal funding of education

63. Section 3 Landmark Court Decisions (cont.) Hoke v. State –Led to new programs and funding streams

64. A.A B.B Section 3 Do you agree with the decision Leandro v. State of North Carolina? A.Yes B.No

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78. Vocab1 statute a law written by a legislative branch

79. Vocab2 census a population count taken by the Census Bureau

80. Vocab3 specific clearly specified, precise, or explicit

81. Vocab4 commute to reduce a criminal’s sentence

82. Vocab5 parole to grant a prisoner an early release from prison, with certain restrictions

83. Vocab6 complex complicated or intricate

84. Vocab7 enormous very large

85. Vocab8 civil case person or group taking legal action against another person or group

86. Vocab9 misdemeanor a relatively minor offense such as vandalism or stealing inexpensive items

87. Vocab10 defendant an individual or group being sued or charged with a crime

88. Vocab11 issue a matter of debate or dispute

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