North Carolina Government Review

Who is the head of the executive branch of government in our state?

• Governor

• Government

• President

• Vice President

Which branch of government makes the laws?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

The legislative branch is divided into two parts. What are the two parts?

• Men and Women

• Democratic & Republican

• Senate & House of Representatives

• Peanut Butter & Jelly

What is the judicial branch made up of?

• governor and cabinet

• senators and representatives

• judges and courts

• criminals and lawyers

What is the highest court in North Carolina?

• Supreme Court

• Burke County Court

• Catawba County Court

• Basketball Court

What is the job of the judicial branch of North Carolina?

• To interpret, or explain, the laws of our state

• To make the laws of our state

• To write the laws of our state

• To carry out the laws of our state

There are _______ branches in the North Carolina system of government.

• 5

• 4

• 2

• 3

Each branch of government has a specific responsibility.

• True

• False

Citizens have all the following rights EXCEPT...

• Freedom of Speech

• Freedom of Religion

• Freedom to be informed on events

What is the purpose of a political party?

• Design a state budget

• Pass a new law

• Organize senate meetings

• Elect officials who share the same beliefs