Civics Today: Citizenship, Economics & You © 2008

"North Carolina Lawmakers"

Introduction
In our federal system of government the national and state governments share power. Each state has its own constitution and lawmaking body. State lawmakers work with issues that are very close to the people they represent. In this lesson you will learn more about the men and women who represent you.

Destination Title: The Council of State Governments

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Directions
Start at the Council’s home page.

• Scroll over the heading "About CSG" and click on State Pages.
• Click on North Carolina.
• Find the General Assembly's Web site.
• Explore the available links to find out about the General Assembly.

1			Who represents your country in the North Carolina House of Representatives and the Senate?
2			What party does each person represent?
3			How long have they served in the state legislature?
4			On which committees do they serve?
5			Write a one-page letter to each of your representatives sharing your opinion about an issue of concern to you.