North Carolina State Governance

Paper Summary:

This paper overviews North Carolina State governance. It discusses the divisions of power between the different branches of the government of the state and how these powers are allocated. It discusses the differences between the legislative, executive and judicial branches and their roles in state government. It then goes on to describe the structure and powers that the cities, counties and other forms of local government have in the state.

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Separation Of Powers And Checks And Balances Between The Individual Branches Of Government
The Delegation Of Authority To Local Governments

From the Paper:

"In both Texas and North Carolina, specific matters pertaining to education are by and large, the provinces of local governments. Local governments have the ability to determine the allocation of educational resources financially, although schools must meet certain standards, such as the student body's need to meet certain state graduation standards. Also, schools must meet state safety standards. For example, in Texas on October 9, 2006, Lt. Governor David Dewhurst announced at a press conference he would submit a proposal to the legislature that would require all public schools in Texas to be equipped with an automated external defibrillator, to ensure the safety and security of all Texas high school students. Thus it is difficult to make absolute statements about certain areas of citizen life into which the state cannot transgress, as the state's responsibility for the welfare of its citizens may often overlap with local matters."

Sample of Sources Used:

• "How a bill becomes a law." North Carolina Research Division. 2006. [14 Oct 2006] <http://www.ncleg.net/NCGAInfo/Bill-Law/bill-law.html>
• "How a judge becomes a judge." North Carolina Research Division. 2006. [14 Oct 2006] <http://www.aoc.state.nc.us/www/homecourt/howjud.html>
• "Lt. Governor says all schools need automatic defibrillators." Texas State Senate Press Release. Texas State Senate Webpage October 9,2005. [14 Oct 2006] <http://www.senate.state.tx.us/75r/senate/new.htm>
• "North Carolina General Assembly--Citizen Guide." North Carolina Research Division. 2006. [14 Oct 2006]< http://www.ncleg.net/CitizenGuide/CitizenGuide.html>
• "North Carolina General Assembly--Structure." 2006 North Carolina Research Division. {14 Oct 2006]<http://www.ncleg.net/NCGAInfo/educational/structure.html>

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