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The first North Carolina Constitution was created in 1776 after the American Declaration of Independence. Since the first state constitution, there have been two major revisions and many amendments. The current form was ratified in 1971 and has 14 articles. The three constitutions North Carolina has had are:
North Carolina has had three constitutions, adopted in 1776, 1868, and 1971, respectively. Like the federal constitution does for the federal government, the North Carolina Constitution both provides for the structure of the North Carolina government and enumerates rights which the North Carolina government may not infringe.
The legislature derives its authority from Article II of the North Carolina Constitution. [11] The North Carolina General Assembly is the state legislature. Like all other states except for Nebraska, the legislature is bicameral, currently consisting of the 120-member North Carolina House of Representatives [12] and the 50-member North Carolina ...
North Carolina is among several states that will consider a "citizens only" voting amendment in the November election, after the U.S. House of Representatives passed a federal version of the law ...
The new North Carolina laws taking effect on Thursday include two dealing with domestic violence protections. There are 10 new laws in North Carolina as of Dec. 1. Here’s what they’ll do
The constitution of North Carolina vests the state's legislative power in the General Assembly; [85] the General Assembly writes state laws/statutes. [63] [62] Legislation in North Carolina can either be in the form of general laws or special/local laws. General laws apply to the entire state, while local laws apply only to specific counties or ...
Senate Bill 201, Various Motor Vehicle and Transportation Law Changes: Makes a list of changes to motor vehicle and transportation laws, such as clarifying move-over laws. For more North Carolina ...
Extra Session: January 22 – March 4, 1867 On March 4, 1867, the Reconstruction Acts of the U.S. Congress stipulated that North Carolina would be part of the Second Military District until they ratified the 14th Amendment. North Carolina Constitution of 1868: 78: 1868–1869: Raleigh: November 16, 1868 – April 12, 1869