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Guide to Law Online: U.S. North Carolina

Legislative

North Carolina has a bicameral legislature, named the North Carolina General Assembly, which consists of the North Carolina House of Representatives and the North Carolina Senate. The House has 120 members representing 120 districts, with members serving a two-year term. The Senate has 50 members representing 50 districts, each serving a two-year term. Members of the General Assembly have no term limits.