All individuals are given rights by their state constitution. What is important to know about these rights? a) they can change at any minute b) they can not be taken away c) they only apply to certain citizens of the state
b
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What is the capital of North Carolina?
Raleigh
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What is the difference between a bill and a law? a) a law is voted on by all citizens, and bill is an idea b) a bill is a proposed law and a law is a rule citizens must follow c) a law is a proposed bill & a bill is an idea citizens vote on
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What document established the three branches of government in the US?
Constitution
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What does it mean to have checks/balances?
No one branch has more power than another
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Which branch of state government is headed by the governor?
Executive
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What are the names of the two houses in the legislature? a) senate and house or representatives b) state's population c) senate and congress
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Where is the preamble located in the US Constitution and the NC Constitution?
in the introduction (beginning)
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Who can suggest a new law? a) concerned citizens and legislators b) state officials c) teachers and students d) all the above
c
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The president and governor's job is to ________ the laws
enforce
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Which of the following guarantees the rights of ALL citizens? a) national and state laws b) your teachers at school c) the sheriff
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If a bill is vetoed by the governor, it can still become a law if _____ of the house and senate vote for it again a) 3/5 b) 2/3 c) 1/2