1. North Carolina Constitution

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3. Current version approved 1970; took effect in 1971 Current version approved 1970; took effect in 1971 NC Constitution gives NC citizens political rights, establishes basic offices and procedures of state gov’t, and provides public services to citizens. NC Constitution gives NC citizens political rights, establishes basic offices and procedures of state gov’t, and provides public services to citizens. Preamble to the NC Constitution recognizes civil, political, and religious liberties. Preamble to the NC Constitution recognizes civil, political, and religious liberties.

4. Article I of the NC Constitution has a Declaration of Rights that gives the rights of a citizen of NC Article I of the NC Constitution has a Declaration of Rights that gives the rights of a citizen of NC NC Constitution uses the principles of popular sovereignty, separation of powers, & checks and balances. NC Constitution uses the principles of popular sovereignty, separation of powers, & checks and balances.

5. Amending the NC Constitution NC Constitution can be changed by adding an amendment. An amendment can be added by: NC Constitution can be changed by adding an amendment. An amendment can be added by: Step 1: 3/5 members of the General Assembly or convention of people of NC Step 1: 3/5 members of the General Assembly or convention of people of NC Step 2: ratified by the voting public or delegates represent people (2/3 vote) Step 2: ratified by the voting public or delegates represent people (2/3 vote)

6. City Charters NC grants charters (a document that gives a city or town authority to act as a local gov’t and explains how a city or town will be governed.) A charter can be changed by the General Assembly. NC grants charters (a document that gives a city or town authority to act as a local gov’t and explains how a city or town will be governed.) A charter can be changed by the General Assembly.

7. Incorporation is the creation of a new town or city by the General Assembly of NC. An unincorporated area is outside the city or towns of a county. Incorporation is the creation of a new town or city by the General Assembly of NC. An unincorporated area is outside the city or towns of a county.