True/False
Indicate whether the
statement is true or false.
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North Carolina continued to be the largest textile employer in the United States
in the new millennium.
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2.
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As a result of the health concerns over smoking, tobacco companies no longer
operate in North Carolina.
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3.
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North Carolina has more voters who are registered as Democrats.
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4.
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In North Carolina, all cities are part of a county.
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5.
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North Carolina’s state government has not changed drastically since the
writing of the state constitution of 1868.
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6.
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According to the chart, committees must hold public hearings on any bill they
are considering.
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7.
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According to the chart, if one house of the General Assembly makes changes to a
bill, the bill dies.
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8.
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According to the chart, if a house committee approves a bill, it is sent to the
full house for consideration.
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Multiple Choice
Identify the
choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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What is the major problem plaguing the textile industry in North
Carolina?
A. | global competition | B. | interstate competition | C. | new synthetic
fabrics | D. | overproduction |
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From what other country, besides Mexico, has the largest number of newcomers to
North Carolina come?
A. | Canada | B. | Dominican Republic | C. | India | D. | Vietnam |
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What country did the United States invade after the September 11, 2001,
attacks?
A. | Afghanistan | B. | Iran | C. | Iraq | D. | Syria |
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4.
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Which statement describes a positive influence that the war on terror had on
North Carolina?
A. | It created jobs. | B. | It united the citizens. | C. | It rejuvenated the
textile industry. | D. | It created overseas markets for state
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What source of funding mostly pays for municipal services?
A. | excise taxes | B. | income taxes | C. | property
taxes | D. | sales taxes |
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How many counties does North Carolina have?
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7.
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Who is the chief law enforcement officer in North Carolina’s
counties?
A. | county commission | B. | district court | C. | mayor | D. | sheriff |
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How is a local superintendent of schools selected?
A. | He/she is elected by the voters. | B. | He/she is hired by the local school
board. | C. | He/she is appointed by the state school superintendent. | D. | He/she is chosen by
the employees of the school system. |
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9.
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How often do voters choose members of North Carolina’s General
Assembly?
A. | every year | B. | every two years | C. | every four
years | D. | every six years |
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According to the chart, what is the correct sequence of events for a bill to
become a law? | | 1. | A bill is assigned to a committee. | | | 2. | Both houses of the
legislature pass the bill in the same form. | | | 3. | The governor may sign or
veto a bill. | | | 4. | A bill is sent to the full chamber of the
legislature. | | | |
A. | 1-2-4-3 | B. | 4-1-2-3 | C. | 1-4-2-3 | D. | 4-1-2-3 |
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11.
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Who heads the executive branch of North Carolina’s state
government?
A. | county commission | B. | governor | C. | mayor | D. | president |
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Which power is not given to North Carolina’s governor?
A. | line-item veto | B. | veto legislative bills | C. | make
appointments | D. | develop a state budget |
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