What Do You Know About Constitutional History of Northern California Flashcards

What do you know about the constitution of California? The state’s first constitution was adopted in 1849 in advance of California being brought into US statehood in 1850. That constitution was superseded by the existing constitution, which was ratified in 1879, and it has been amended over 480 times. Read and study these flashcards and then take this quiz to see what you learned.

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How does a general statute become enacted?
It is proposed by the legislature, passed, and then signed or not signed by the Governor.
Which court has the highest jurisdiction in the state of North Carolina?
North Carolina Court of Appeals
How many state senators are there in North Carolina?
One Hundred
What was a change made in the North Carolina Constitution of 1868?
Incorporated the Declaration of Rights that was passed in 1776.
Bayard v. Singleton is a North Carolina Supreme Court case that said:
Judicial review of General Assembly acts is a power of the judiciary.
Which of the following correctly completes the blank in the diagram below?

North Carolina Supreme Court
?
North Carolina Local Courts
North Carolina Court of Appeals
Who sets the boundaries of counties, cities, and towns in North Carolina?
The General Assembly
Which of the following is illegal, according to the North Carolina Constitution?
Levying a poll tax on voting
Which branch of government makes the first presentation of a budget?
Executive Branch
What is protected in the North Carolina Constitution, but not the United States Constitution?
The right to an education
What is a ballot referendum?
A direct vote of citizens to accept or reject a particular proposal.
What are the primary duties of the North Carolina Secretary of State?
Economic and business related activities.
The power to grant pardons and reprieves lies with which position?
The Governor
How did the passage of the 14th Amendment of the United States Constitution affect the states?
It forced the states to comply with all provisions in the United States Constitution and forbid states to pass laws abridging those rights.
This state and local tax is paid by individuals when they purchase a good or service in the state of North Carolina.
Sales Tax