Government Funding and Legislative Structure in North Carolina
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What type of tax do people or businesses pay on land and buildings within the county?

  • Property tax (correct)
  • Sales tax
  • Excise tax
  • Income tax
  • In North Carolina, what is the lower house of the legislature called?

  • House of Lords
  • House of Representatives (correct)
  • Senate
  • House of Commons
  • What is the main role of an elected official in the delegate model of representation?

  • To ignore public opinion
  • To do what the people want (correct)
  • To represent special interest groups
  • To act on their own judgment
  • Which branch is directly under the Governor in the state executive branch?

    <p>Attorney General</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Do all states have identical executive branches?

    <p>No, they can differ from state to state</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of spending allows the government to decide where to allocate funds?

    <p>Discretionary spending</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a bicameral legislature, how many chambers make up the legislative body?

    <p>Two chambers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which model of representation believes elected officials should make decisions based on what they think is best for the people?

    <p>Trustee model</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for appointing appointed employees in most counties?

    <p>County Commissioners</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which position directly assists the Governor in legal matters in the state executive branch?

    <p>Attorney General</p> Signup and view all the answers

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