Political Parties & Elections / NC Government

Question 1

What types of elections are most favorable to 3rd parties gaining traction?

Answer 1

proportional representation

Question 2

What are some of the fundamental differences between the Republican and Democratic Party values?

Answer 2

Republican philosophy leans more towards individual freedoms, rights and responsibilities. In contrast, Democrats attach greater importance to equality and social/community responsibility

Question 3

How many Electoral College points does North Carolina hold?

Answer 3

15

Question 4

What are some of the basic differences between the Federal Executive Branch and the North Carolina State Executive Branch?

Answer 4

The govrnener and loitinant governener to not run on the same ballot
the president cannot run more than 2 terms, but a governor cannot run more than two consecutive tems

Question 5

What do articles 1-4 of the N.C. Constitution cover?

Answer 5

The declaration of rights, then the executive, legislative, and judicial branches.

Question 6

What are some of the basic differences between the North Carolina Supreme Court and the United States Supreme Court?

Answer 6

NC Supreme Court has 7 justices that serve 8 year term and the US Supreme Court has 9 justices that serve a lifetime