North Carolina State Constitution Quiz

What is the highest legal document for the state of North Carolina?

• Declaration of Independence

• United States Constitution

• North Carolina Constitution

• State Laws

When was the first North Carolina Constitution created?

• 1775

• 1776

• 1868

• 1971

How many major revisions (new constitutions) have there been since the first state constitution?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Which branch of government held the most power in the first North Carolina Constitution of 1776?

• Executive

• Judicial

• Legislative

• Congressional

What was the term limit for the Governor in the first North Carolina Constitution?

• No term limit

• One year

• Two years

• Three terms in every six years

When were amendments made to the Constitution that established racial segregation?

• 1776

• 1835

• 1868

• 1971

What was the main reason for rewriting the North Carolina Constitution in 1971?

• To improve the language and readability

• To end racial segregation

• To give more power to the Governor

• To create a balanced budget

How many amendments have been made to the North Carolina Constitution since 1971?

• Less than 10

• Between 10 and 20

• Between 20 and 30

• More than 30

How many judges are there in the North Carolina Supreme Court?

• 3

• 5

• 7

• 9

What is the term length for judges in the North Carolina Superior Court?

• 4 years

• 6 years

• 8 years

• 10 years