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North Carolina Constitution

North Carolina Constitution. Starter. 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.

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North Carolina Constitution

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  1. North Carolina Constitution

  2. Starter

  3. 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. • 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 • 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: 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)

  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.

  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.

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