Quick Review of Ch. 8 – 10 The Federal Government What are the responsibilities of members of Congress? What are some of the president’s job descriptions? What is the purpose of the Judicial Branch? How does the Supreme Court work? How does the U.S. federal govt. attempt to prevent the abuse of power?

Chapter 11 State Government of North Carolina

Section 1: Federalism: One Nation and Fifty States Under Federalism Some powers are reserved for the states Ex: setting up local govt. and public schools Some powers are shared by the states and the federal government Ex: collecting taxes Some powers are reserved for the federal government Ex: Declaring War

Section 2: NC’s Legislature NC’s constitution establishes a 2-house legislature which makes laws for the state The General Assembly House of Representatives: 120 Seats Senate: 50 Seats

How does an idea become a law in NC? 1. Lawmakers write an idea into a bill and introduce it. 2. A Committee reviews the bill. 3. The House and Senate debate and then vote on the bill. 4. The Governor signs it into law or vetoes the bill. (If vetoed, a 3/5 vote from both houses can override.)

Section 3: NC’s Executive Branch Governor Head of NC’s Executive Branch Lieutenant Governor 2nd in Rank to the Governor Pat McCrory Dan Forest

Roles of NC’s Governor Commander in Chief Economic Role Leads NC National Guard Economic Role Prepares a Budget for NC Legislative Role Can Offer Ideas for New Laws and Veto Bills Judicial Role Can Pardon Crimes

Section 4: The Courts in NC NC Courts Help enforce state laws Keep other 2 branches in check Ex: can decide that a law violates the NC constitution

Organization of NC Courts District Courts Misdemeanor, civil, juvenile and domestic cases Superior Courts Major Criminal and Civil Cases over $10,000 Court of Appeals Appeals from the District and Superior Courts NC Supreme Court Highest Court. Final interpreter of the NC constitution.

Quick Review of Chapter 11 1. How does federalism affect NC? 2. How does an idea become a law in NC? 3. What are some of the Governor’s responsibilities? 4. What is the purpose of the NC courts?

Ch. 11 Assessment Page 316-317 Complete # 1 - 11, 17 and EOC #1 - 2 Key Terms Write out the sentence with the correct term underlined. Comprehension and Critical Thinking Write out the question and your response. Activities EOC Test Practice * Turn in for a grade when completed.