1. 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?

2. Chapter 11 State Government of North Carolina

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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.)

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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.

10. 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?

11. 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.