North Carolina General Assembly

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== North Carolina General Assembly ==

The North Carolina General Assembly is the bicameral legislature of the U.S. state of North Carolina. It consists of two chambers: the North Carolina House of Representatives and the North Carolina Senate. The General Assembly meets in the North Carolina State Legislative Building in Raleigh.

History[edit | edit source]

The North Carolina General Assembly was established in 1776, following the adoption of the first North Carolina Constitution. The structure and powers of the General Assembly have evolved over time, with significant changes occurring during the Reconstruction era and the Civil Rights Movement.

Structure[edit | edit source]

The General Assembly is divided into two chambers:

Leadership[edit | edit source]

The leadership of the General Assembly includes:

Functions[edit | edit source]

The primary functions of the General Assembly include:

Sessions[edit | edit source]

The General Assembly meets in regular sessions starting in January of each odd-numbered year. Special sessions can be called by the Governor or by a joint resolution of the General Assembly.

Committees[edit | edit source]

The General Assembly operates through a system of standing committees and select committees. These committees review proposed legislation and make recommendations to the full chambers.

Related Pages[edit | edit source]

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