Government

North Carolina is governed under its third constitution, adopted in 1970, effective in 1971.

Legislative powers are vested in the General Assembly. It consists of the Senate of 50 members and House of Representatives of 120, all elected for two-year terms. The General Assembly meets annually.

The elected officials are governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, auditor, treasurer, superintendent of public instruction, attorney general, and commissioners of agriculture, labor, and insurance—all elected for four-year terms.

The judiciary is headed by the Supreme Court of seven justices elected for eight-year terms. Other courts include a court of appeals, superior courts, and lower courts.

North Carolina is divided into 100 counties. It is represented in Congress by 2 senators and 13 representatives.