The current version of the constitution, which includes 14 articles, reorganized the state government. Each version of the state constitution expanded the rights of the citizens as well as sections of the government. Since the Constitution of 1971, there have been 42 amendments.
The Tenth Amendment says that the Federal Government only has those powers delegated in the Constitution. If it isn't listed, it belongs to the states or to the people.
The 10th Amendment says that any power or right not specifically listed in the Constitution as belonging to the federal government belongs to individual states or the American people themselves.
The primary way to amend the Constitution of the State of North Carolina is by a vote of the qualified voters of the State. The General Assembly first passes a law by a three-fifths vote of the members of both the House and Senate.
North Carolina recognizes the importance of upholding the Fourth Amendment rights of its citizens, which is reflected in its legal framework. In North Carolina, some protections prohibit the use of evidence obtained through illegal searches or seizures in court proceedings. N.C. Gen. Stat.
Amendment Ten to the Constitution was ratified on December 15, 1791. It makes clear that any powers that are not specifically given to the federal government, nor withheld from the states, are reserved to those respective states, or to the people at large.
The 10th Amendment reserves broad, undefined powers for the states, and the 14th Amendment says states may not deny people equal protection of the law.
A standard form includes your business name, state, date, article number(s) being amended, a written statement that the article is being amended, the amendment itself and a statement that all other articles remain in effect. You'll also need signatures from members.
A constitutional amendment can be initiated by the Legislature if it passes both houses by a two-thirds vote. A constitutional amendment does not need the Governor's signature, but becomes part of the constitution only if the electorate approves it at the next general election.
A proposal of a new or revised Constitution or an amendment or amendments to this Constitution may be initiated by the General Assembly, but only if three-fifths of all the members of each house shall adopt an act submitting the proposal to the qualified voters of the State for their ratification or rejection.