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Preamble to N. C.Constitution |
“Wehold it to be self-evident that all persons are created equal; that they areendowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights; that among these arelife, liberty, the enjoyment of the fruits of their won labor, and the pursuitof happiness” |
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Popular Sovernity |
Power lies with the people
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Checks and Balances |
a system in which each branch of government is able to check or restrain the power of the other branches
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Concurrent Powers |
Powers shared by the state and Federal Government |
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Lieutenant Governor |
Presides of the Senate, 1st in Line to succession of Governor |
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How many Counties in NC? |
100
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Metropolis |
City with a population of half a million or more
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Mayor |
Chief executive of a city
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City or Town Council |
Elected officials in charge of running a smaller city or township
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County Commisioner |
Job is to ensure the needs of the county is being met |
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Chief of Police |
Supervisor of the Police Department |
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Sherriff |
Elected Law Enforcement for the county |
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Ordinances |
Local Laws |
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Statutes |
Laws that Apply State wide |
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How many Constitutions has NC had? |
3 |
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How many Articles in the NC Constitution |
14 |
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Number of Senators in NC State Government |
50 |
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Number of representatives in the NC House of representatives |
120 |
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bicameral |
2 house legislature |
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Unicameral |
One house legislature |
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Amend |
Authority to change the Constitution |
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Supremacy Clause |
Supreme Law of the Land |
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General Assembly |
NC Legislature Branch |
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County Seat |
Center of a County's government |
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Recycling |
reusing of old materials to make new materials |
