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Question 1

What is a local law called?

(An ordinance)

Question 2

Who takes over if something happens to the governor?

(The Lt. Governor)

Question 3

What is the largest source of revenue for counties?

(Property Taxes)

Question 4

What are zoning laws?

(Laws that determine land use)

Question 5Name 2 functions of

county government. (Provide services, administer state & federal laws, and

protect community)

Question 6

Why do local governments tax?

(To provide services)

Question 7

What did the case Brown v. Board do?

(Outlawed segregation in public schools)

Question 8

How many counties does NC have?

(100)

Question 9

What is a city and its surrounding suburbs called?

(Metropolitan Area)

Question 10

What is NC’s start of the fiscal year?

(July 1)

Question 11What is the largest

political subdivision of the state called?

(Counties)

Question 12

Who is the chief executive all of NC municipalities?

(The town or city manager)

Question 13

What is the legislature of all NC counties?

(The Board of Commissioners)

Question 14What are the petit jury

trial courts called in NC that hear felonies and civil matters over $10,000?

(Superior Courts)

Question 15

What are the two largest sources of tax revenue for NC?

(Income and sales tax)

Question 16

What are the 2 largest expenditures for NC & other states?

(Education & health)

Question 17

What is the term of office for members of Currituck County’s BOC?

(4 years)

Question 18Name 3 types of license fees

the state collects to pay for the benefit?

(Driver’s, Marriage, Hunting, Fishing, Business, etc.)

Question 19

What is a city’s infrastructure?

(The roads, bridges, sewers, pipelines,

etc.)

Question 20

What is the term of office for elected members of the state executive branch?

(4 years)

Question 21

What 2 dates are on NC’s flag?

(May 20, 1775 and April 12, 1776)

Question 22

What right does Article I, section 15 guarantee to all citizens?

(A public education)

Question 23

Correctly spell NC’s capital.

(Raleigh)

Question 24

Who is NC’s governor?

(Pat McCrory)

Question 25

What is a state law called?

(Statute)

Question 26At which level in NC are

only bench trials held for misdemeanors and civil matters less than $10,000?

(District Courts)

Question 27

What is NC’s legislature called?

(The General Assembly)

Question 28

Name the 3 types of municipalities in NC.

(Cities, towns, and villages)

Question 29How many members

are there in the NC House?

(120)

Question 30

What is the largest expenditure for Currituck County?

(Education)

Question 31

What is the term of office for NC legislators?

(2 years)

Question 32

What is the term of all appellate judges and justices in NC?

(8 years)

Question 33

How many constitutions has NC had?

(3)

Question 34

How many members are there in NC’s Senate?

(50)

Question 35

How many members are there on Currituck County’s Board of Education?

(5)

Question 36

Identify 2 examples of local services provided by Currituck County ?

(Parks, Recycling facilities, recreation, health dept.,

etc.)

Question 37

Who was given the right to vote by the 19th Amendment?

(Women)

Question 38

In what year was NC’s present constitution adopted?

(1971)

Question 39

What is the elected advisory group that assists the governor called in NC?

(The Council of State)

Question 40

Name our NC District 1 Senator of the NC Senate.

(Bill Cook)

Question 41

How many members are on Currituck County’s Board of Commissioners?

(7)

Question 42Who is our District #1 Representative to the NC House of Representatives?

(Bob Steinburg)