I. LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
A. called General Assembly in NC
B. all but 1 state have a bicameral legislature
1. bicameral = 2 houses
2. unicameral = 1 house
C. Senate & House of Representatives
D. Each state representative and senator represent
an area known as a district
E. Reynolds v. Sims, 1964
1. The size of districts
for state legislatures must be based on population, not geographical area
2. “1 person, 1 vote”
F. House of Representatives
1. 2 year term
2. members vote
for the leader = Speaker of the House
G. Senate
1. 2 year term
2. Lt. Governor is
official president of state Senate
J. Sessions
1. Long session
a. Odd years
b. All legislative matters
2. Short session
a. Even year (election year)
b. Mainly budget matters