Understanding North Carolina Constitution Principles

1. CE NOTES 63-66

2. Week 9: Do Now WEDNESDAY • Who is the head of the Executive Branch? • What are the 2 parts of Congress? • The first 10 Amendments to the Constitution make up the ________________.

3. UNIT 4State and Local Government

4. CE Notes 63-66 NC Constitution 3.01, 3.02

5. Objectives • SWBAT describe the principles of the North Carolina Constitution • SWBAT explain the structure & organization of state and local government

6. RAP 63 • Fill in the blanks with the following words: • Legislative Branch _______ the laws and is made up of the ___________ and __________. • The Executive branch _________ the laws and is led by the ________ and ______. • The Judicial Branch ________the laws and contains the ______________. Supreme Court, writes, interprets, President, Senate, Vice President, House, enforces

7. RAP 63 • Draw a picture of federalism

8. What is this similar to? “We, the people of the State of North Carolina, grateful to Almighty God, the Sovereign Ruler of Nations, for the preservation of the American Union and the existence of our civil, political and religious liberties, and acknowledging our dependence upon Him for the continuance of those blessings to us and our posterity, do, for the more certain security thereof and for the better government of this State, ordain and establish this Constitution.”

9. Notes 63: Federalism CHARTER CHARTER: the document from the NC Legislature given to cities and towns allowing them to form governments

10. Notes 63 • History of the North Carolina Constitution: • 3 Constitutions (1776, 1868, 1971) • Why did NC replace its Constitution in 1971? • Language was updated and Segregation was outlawed after Swann v. CMS.

11. Notes 63: Similar Principles NC Constitutional Principles • Popular Sovereignty • Government gets its power from the people • Limited Government • The gov’ts power is restricted by the NC Constitution and the people

12. NC Principles • Checks and Balances • When one branch of government limits another branch (keeps branches =) • Example: Governor vetoes General Assembly’s law • Separation of Powers • Dividing power between 3 branches (____________, ____________, & ___________)

13. NC Principles • Judicial Review • The NC Supreme Court can review acts of the other branches and interpret the NC constitution. • IN OTHER WORDS: the NC Court decides whether or not the 2 other branches are following the NC Constitution.

14. What’s Missing from the Constitution Value meal??? • Which principles are the same for each Constitution? • Which principles are in the U.S. Constitution but not the N.C. Constitution?

15. Name the Constitutional Principle • Article 1, Section 2 • “All political power is vested in and derived from the people…” • Principle:

16. Name the Constitutional Principle • Article 1, Section 3 • “The people of this State have the inherent, sole, and exclusive right of regulating the government…and of altering or abolishing their Constitution…whenever it may be necessary to their safety and happiness.” • Principle:

17. Name the Constitutional Principle • Article 1, Section 6 • “The legislative, executive, and supreme judicial powers of the State government shall be forever separate and distinct from each other.” • Principle:

18. Principles of NC Constitution • Article 4, Section 17 • “Any Justice or Judge of the General Court of Justice may be removed from office for mental or physical incapacity by joint resolution of two-thirds of all the members of each house of the General Assembly.” • Principle:

19. NC Constitution Scavenger Hunt • Find a Partner or work by yourself. • Complete the “Scavenger Hunt” #s 1-34. • You must look around the room for the answers to fill in the blanks. • First 3 teams to finish will be rewarded. • WARNING: If you are being loud, or interfering with other teams you will be benched.

20. Breakdown and Qualifications of the N.C. Constitution Complete Guided notes Follow the numbers!

21. U.S. Constitution (1. National Government) (3) Preamble is located at the Beginning of the Constitution (2) N.C. Constitution (State Government) Preamble is located at the beginning of the Constitution

22. Bill of Rights are Amendments (4) 1-10at the end of the Constitution (5) The Declaration of Rights is located in Article I of the NC Constitution Bill of Rights/Declaration of Rights

23. (6) Legislative Branch is located in Article 1 of the U.S. Constitution Legislative Branch is located in (7) Article II of the NC Constitution

24. Executive branch is located in (8) Article II of the US Constitution (9) Executive Branch is located in Article III of the N.C. Constitution

25. (10) Judicial Branch is located in Article III of the U.S. Constitution Judicial Branch is located in Article (11) IV of the NC Constitution

26. (12) Amendments are located at the end of the U.S. Constitution (13) Amendments (changes) are written into document

27. The 3 Branches of the N.C. and Local Governments

28. Legislative (makes the laws) Senate District 7: Counties- Franklin, Granville, Vance Warren • State Level (N.C.) • 14. The General Assembly • Senate • 50 Senators • HoR • 120 Representatives HoR District 49: Counties- Franklin, Halifax, Nash

29. County (Franklin County) • 15. Board of Commissioners

30. City/Town (Town of Louisburg) • 16. City Council / Town Council

31. Executive Branch (Carries out the Laws) • State (N.C.) • 17. Governor & Lieutenant Governor Dan Forest Pat McCrory

32. County (Franklin County) • 18. County Manager

33. City/ Town (Town of Louisburg) • Mayor

34. Judicial Branch (interprets the laws) • State (N.C.) • 19. NC Supreme Court Goodson Brady Martin Chief Justice Sarah Parker Edmunds Newby Hudson

35. County (Franklin) • County Court

36. City/Town (Town of Louisburg) • 20. NONE

37. Qualifications for State Officials • 21. House of Representatives (120 members) • 22. Age: 21 years old • 23. Residency: Must be a citizen and resident of NC for 1 year • 24. One term is 2 yrs. • Can serve an unlimited amount of terms as long as you continue to be elected by the people. (Term Limit: None)

38. Qualifications for State Officials • Senate (50 members) • 25. Age: Must be at least 25 years old • Residency: Must be a citizen and resident of NC for 2 years • 26. One term is 2 yrs. • 27. Term Limit: Can serve an unlimited amount of terms as long as you continue to be elected by the people.

39. Qualifications for State Officials • Governor/Lieutenant Governor • 28. Must be at least 30 years old • 29. Residency: Must be a citizen for 5 yrs. and resident of NC for 2 years • 30. One term is 4 yrs. • Can serve 2 terms

40. Qualifications for State Officials • 31. NC Supreme Court • 32. There are 7 judges on the court • 33. Judges are elected • 34. One term is 8 yrs. • 35. No term limit.

41. MSL Practice 1. What is the main purpose of the NC Constitution’s Declaration of Rights? a. To ensure the freedom of its individual citizens b. To discuss legislative power c. To set forth balance of power between the legislative and executive branches of state government d. To detail the powers of state legislators

42. MSL Practice 2. Complete the following analogy: US Constitution: America :: Charter: _________ • School district • State/region • Country • City/town/county

43. MSL Practice 3. Which is an example of the state of North Carolina’s responsibilities to its citizens? • Setting tariffs • Guaranteeing a good job • Supporting economic growth • Coining money

45. MSL Practice 4. Which reason best explains why the NC Constitution of 1868 was replaced in 1971? • The original NC Constitution was lost in a fire. • Racial segregation in schools was declared state law, the Governor’s term was increased to 8 years, and grammatical mistakes were corrected. • The text was made easier to read, outdated details were changed, the required school year was increased from 6 months to 9 months, and racial segregation in schools was eliminated. • Women were given the right to vote in North Carolina.

46. MSL Practice 5. Which statement is correct about counties? • Counties are usually larger than cities • Counties get their power from cities • Counties are mentioned in the US Constitution • Counties have the same functions as states

47. MSL Practice • The legislative branch of North Carolina state government is similar to which part of the federal government? • Congress • President • Supreme Court • Cabinet

48. MSL Practice 7. Which principle is furthered by the governor’s veto power? • Flexibility • Separation of powers • Checks and balances • Popular sovereignty

49. MSL Practice 8. What are the two parts of the General Assembly? • President and vice president • Governor & lieutenant governor • Senate & House of representatives • Council of state and cabinet

50. MSL Practice 9. Which level of Government provides facilities for public schools? • The State • counties • cities • Towns Hint: think about the name of your school system!