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North Carolina’s General Assembly

North Carolina’s General Assembly. Chapter 13.1. POP QUIZ 13. List 4 ways the NCGA is similar to Congress: 1. 2. 3. 4. List 2 ways the NCGA is different from Congress: 1. 2. What is the structure of NC Government. Three Branches with separation of powers The Legislative Branch

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North Carolina’s General Assembly

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  1. North Carolina’s General Assembly Chapter 13.1

  2. POP QUIZ 13 • List 4 ways the NCGA is similar to Congress: 1. 2. 3. 4. • List 2 ways the NCGA is different from Congress: 1. 2.

  3. What is the structure of NC Government • Three Branches with separation of powers • The Legislative Branch • Makes laws • The Executive Branch • Enforces laws • The Judicial Branch • Interprets laws

  4. NCGA in Raleigh, NC

  5. N.C. Legislative Branch • Called the General Assembly • Bicameral – two chambers • NC House of Representatives (lower) • NC Senate (upper)

  6. In Session • NCGA convenes the 3rd Wednesday after the 2nd Monday in Jan. and lasts through mid-June in odd-numbered years. A special session usually runs from Aug.-Nov. • Today in even-numbered years, the short session continues to grow. • Why do legislatures meet more often today? • Why are the pros/cons of longer sessions?

  7. NC House of Reps 120 Members Must be: 21 Years Old US Citizen Live in District 1 yr, Leadership: Speaker of the House NC Senate 50 Members Must be: 25 Years Old US Citizen Live in NC 2 years Live in District 1 yr. Leadership: Lieutenant Governor President Pro-Tempore How is the General Assembly Organized?

  8. Powers of the General Assembly • Statutes: pass laws that apply to entire state • Legislative Oversight: determine how well laws are working • Impeachment: charge, try & remove state officials • Levy taxes • Approve the governor’s budget • Override veto • Propose Constitutional Amendments

  9. More facts about the NCGA • Baker v. Carr (1962) ruled that all seats in state legislatures must be apportioned by population • Wesberry v. Saunders (1963) ruled that all districts must have approximately the same numbers.

  10. Here We Are NC House Districts Bob Steinburg

  11. Here We Are NC Senate Districts Bill Cook

  12. How a bill becomes a law in N.C. • Very similar to legislative process in Congress: • Bill is drafted • Bill is sent to committee • Bill is debated and voted on by entire chamber floor • Bill is sent to other chamber for same steps • Bill is sent to conference comm. for final draft • Sent back to both chambers for approval • Sent to governor • Sign, veto, or set aside

  13. Problems Facing NCGA • Competition for seats • Part-time pay, full-time job ($13,981) • Retired, wealthy members • Budget Shortfalls • Must balance budget • Choice: Raise taxes or cut spending • Scope of government growing: • More people, more problems, less $

  14. Sources of Revenue, p. 29 • Income taxes: Largest source of $ • Sales taxes: 2nd largest source of $ • Corporate taxes: Tax on biz profits • Excise/“Sin” taxes: Alcohol, tobacco • Estate/inheritance tax: Over $650K • Licenses: Driver’s, Marriage, Hunting • Lottery: Portion of $ benefits schools

  15. Sources of Revenue by Type

  16. The NC Lottery • Passed in a very controversial manner • Sold as an “educational” lottery • Never put to the voters • Has had some success as economy sours

  17. Pros Revenue source Voluntary “tax” Entertainment Chance of winning Cons Unreliable revenue source “Tax” on poor Corruption Immoral The NC Lottery

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