North Carolina Branches of Government

Introduction

You are a reporter in Apex, N.C.. It is your job to inform the citizens of your community about the three branches of your government.  The local citizens are counting on you to report to them about the each level.  Reporters, it is your job to report on the three levels of government and to provide a clear and accurate picture of each. Good Luck and Have Fun.

Task

There are three parts to this project. Identify the three branches of N.C. goverment and explain what the job of each is.  Use the internet links to locate your information. You need to write in your best handwriting. Please be sure to answer the questions in complete sentences.

Process

Section 1

1. Describe the Executive Branch's job.

2. Research and list the current members of the executive branch.

  • Governor
  • Lt. Governor
  • State Council

http://www.nc.gov/government/nc-government

http://ncpedia.org/government/state/executive

http://generationnation.org/index.php/CLC/entry/three-branches-of-government-for-kids

Section 2

1. Describe the Judicial Branch's job.

2. Name the different courts and what their jobs are.

http://ncpedia.org/government/state/judicial

http://www.nc.gov/government/nc-government

Section 3

1. Describe the Legislative Branch's job.

2. What are the names of the two houses under the general assembly?

http://www.generationnation.org/index.php/learn/entry/north-carolina-general-assembly

Finish Early??

1. Describe the history of Wake County government.

2. Name the following and describe their job...

  • Mayor
  • City Manager
  • County Commissioners

http://www.wakegov.com/Pages/default.aspx

Evaluation

You will need to record your answers on the sheet provided by your teacher.

When complete, we will use this sheet to write an essay about the North Carolina three branches of government.