As with all reading assignments, you must retype and number the questions and then type your answer. (There will be 1 point reduction per question of questions that are not retyped and numbered for assignment). 
1. What is the purpose behind having a system of “checks and balances” within the government?
2. What article and section of the NC Constitution forever separate and distinct the powers of each branch of government?
3. Review both North Carolina Constitution and the US Constitution. Compare and contrast each by providing five items that are similar and five items that are different. Don’t forget to tell where or link your information to where you located your answer. 
4. The NC Constitution consist of how many articles and how many sections in each article? Provide each article title as well. Ex: Article 1 (Judicial) – 5 Sections.
5. The US Constitution consists of how many articles and how many amendments?
6. Not all of the rights contained in the Bill of Rights have been made binding on the states. What are two rights contained in the Bill of Rights that have not been made binding on the states?
7.Where are the following found in the US Constitution – (a) the right to counsel? (b) the right to a speedy trial? (c) the protection against double jeopardy, and (d), the right to a grand jury?
8. Which branch of government has the authority and responsibility to interpret the Constitution?
9. The right to due process that’s found in the Fifth Amendment originally applied to what level of government?
10. What types of searches does the Fourth Amendment prohibit