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Discovering North Carolina's Government: Principles & Frameworks

Welcome to North Carolina, the Tar Heel State! Unveil the principles in the state Constitution and explore the framework and structure of government at state and local levels. Learn about the Declaration of Rights and the General Assembly. Understand the impact of specific changes in the Constitution. Discover how state agencies execute laws and policies to serve the people.

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Discovering North Carolina's Government: Principles & Frameworks

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  1. Welcome to North Carolina The Tar Heel State

  2. Our State…..

  3. Your Objectives for this week: • 3.01 Identify the principles in the North Carolina Constitution and local charters. • 3.02 Explain how the North Carolina Constitution and local charters define the framework, organization, and structure of government at the state and local level. • 3.03 Explain how the state constitution grants and limits the authority of public officials and government agencies. • 3.04 Describe how the state constitution and local charters may be changed, and analyze the impact of specific changes.

  4. Coming Attractions for the Week: • We will look at: • The Declaration of Rights • The General Assembly • North Carolina’s Judicial System • Robeson County • Lumberton’s City Government • Services provided by the State

  5. Declaration of Rights Made Easy • Section 1: • All men are created equal and are given rights such as the freedom of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. • Section 2: • The power lies within the people and is subject to the will of the people • Section 3: • The people have the power to regulate their internal government.

  6. Declaration of Rights Made Easy • Section 4: • Secession from the United States is illegal. • Section 5: • All citizens owe their allegiance to the United States • Section 6: • Separation of Powers between the legislative, judicial, and executive branches.

  7. Declaration of Rights Continued • Section 7: • Laws can not be suspended without the approval of government Representatives. • Section 8: • People cannot be taxed without their consent or the consent of the General Assembly. • Section 9: • The state shall have frequent elections

  8. Declaration of Rights Made Easy • Section 10: • All elections shall be free. • Section 11: • Property can not affect the political rights and privileges of people. • Section 12: • People have a right to assemble and petition. • Section 13: • People have the freedom to worship whomever they choose.

  9. Other Rights in the Declaration of Rights • Freedom of Speech and Petition (Section 14) • Education (Section 15) • The Right to Bear Arms (Section 30)

  10. Where can I find more information? • http://www.ncga.state.nc.us/Legislation/constitution/article1.html

  11. General Assembly • Recall from Friday our discussion on the General Assembly. • The General Assembly is divided into two houses *The State Senate • The House of Representatives • Members of the General Assembly are elected for two year terms.

  12. State Senate • Our State Senate has 50 members. • Each member on average covers 2 or more Counties. Their coverage area is also known as a Senatorial District. • Our State Senator is: • David F. Weinstein • Like the US Senate, our State Senate has standing committees

  13. The House of Representatives • Our House of Representatives has 120 members. • The house also has standing committees. • Robeson County’s Representatives are: • Garland E. Pierce (District 48) • Ronnie Sutton (District 47) • Douglas Y. Yongue (District 46)

  14. State Agencies: • North Carolina has several state agencies that are responsible for the execution of laws by the legislature. • The heads of these agencies are elected or appointed by the governor. • They carry out and implement state policy.

  15. State Agencies • The largest is the Department of Health and Human Services • Annual Budget is over 20% of the state’s total budget. • The department is divided into 24 divisions and offices including • Aging • Child Development • Mental Health • Social Services

  16. The Division of Parks and Recreation: • Part of the Department of Environmental Health and Natural Resources • Runs and preserves the State Parks and Recreation Areas.

  17. The D.O.T. • The Department of Transportation • Maintains Roads • Constructs Roads • Plans Roads • The DOT also manages transportation such as • Ferries • Buses • Railroads • Highways

  18. The DOT Continued • The DOT also runs the Drivers License Offices or the DMV • They also register motor vehicles.

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