State and Local Government

Who is the head of the executive branch of government in our state?

• Governor

• Government

• President

• Vice President

The legislative branch is divided into two parts. What are the two parts?

• Men and Women

• Democratic & Republican

• Senate & House of Representatives

• Peanut Butter & Jelly

What is the job of the judicial branch of North Carolina?

• To interpret, or explain, the laws of our state

• To make the laws of our state

• To write the laws of our state

• To carry out the laws of our state

What is the highest court in North Carolina?

• Supreme Court

• Burke County Court

• Catawba County Court

• Basketball Court

The governor of North Carolina is _______________.

• Pat McCrory

• Roy Cooper

• Dan Forest

• Donald Trump

The General Assembly is part of the _____________ branch.

• Senate

• Judicial

• Legislative

• Executive

Where does most of the state revenue come from?

• Sales Taxes

• Property Taxes

• Donations

• Exercise Tax

What are the qualifications to run for the State House of Representatives?

• Be at least 21 and a resident in the district for at least 1 year

• Be at least 25 and a district resident for 2 years

• Be at least 35 years old and a district resident for 6 months

• Be at least 18 years old and a district resident for 1 year

What qualifications do you need to run for the State Senate?

• Be at least 18 years old and a district resident for 1 year

• Be at least 21 and a resident in the district for 1 year

• Be at least 25, a state resident for 2 years, and a district resident for 1 year

• Be at least 35, a resident in NC for 2 years and a district resident for 2 years

What is usually the top expenditures for the State Government?

• Transportation

• Safety and Law Enforcement

• Education

• Pensions and Retirement