Laws of North Carolina, known as statutes, are made by the General Assembly. The North Carolina General Assembly (NCGA) is made of two bodies or houses; the Senate, which has 50 members; and the House of Representatives, which consists of 120 members.

The General Assembly meets in regular session beginning in January of each odd-numbered year, and adjourns to reconvene the following even-numbered year for a shorter session.

The state is divided into districts.  Individuals are assigned to different districts, based on where they live, by their local boards of election. Each legislator represents either a Senatorial District or a House District. 

All members of the General Assembly are elected by the voters from their respective districts. Legislators are elected biennially, or every two years.

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