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WorksheetsNorth Carolina State Constitution Quiz
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 54mins
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
What is the main purpose of the North Carolina Constitution?
To protect the rights of individuals
To provide a framework of government
To lay down general guidelines of government
All of the above
Who determines the rules that our school must follow?
The students
The teachers
The principal
The state government
What does the term 'living document' mean in relation to the North Carolina Constitution?
It can change and adapt over time
It is written in a language students can understand
It is a historical document
It is a legal document
(a) means to change or alter
An (a) is the act of changing for the better.
(a) is the separation of blacks and whites.
Under the Constitution of 1868, which is true? (a)
On ______________, the proposed Constitution of 1971 was approved by a vote of North Carolina citizens. (a)
True or False: Citizens can be taxed to vote under the Constitution of 1971
(a)
True or False: Lawyers must be judges under the Constitution of 1868.
(a)
True or False: The governor was given the power to veto under the Constitution of 1971
(a)
True or False: In 1776, the governor was held to strict term limits.
(a)
Many amendments have been made to the constitution since 1971. In complete sentences, list 3 of those amendments.
Why do you think our constitution has changed so many times?
Be honest, did you enjoy learning about North Carolina's Constitution?
