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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)