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for Popular Government Vol. 66 Issue 3, Spring 2001
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Now that the results of the 2000 census are known, over 100 cities, counties, and school systems across North Carolina face the prospect of redistricting. Joyce discusses some of the questions that may arise and some answers.
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Recent surveys conducted by the U.S. Department of Education in 1998 and 1999 indicate a need for school systems to place greater emphasis on civics education. In the Southeast only 20 percent of the students tested demonstrated proficiency in civics. Flinspach discusses three strategies for promoting civic education in North Carolina's schools.
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Fringe banks, such as check cashers, payday lenders, and pawnshops, are alternatives for people who do not have checking accounts or who cannot get credit from mainstream lenders. In North Carolina there are over 1,200 check cashing outlets. However, users of these fringe banks pay high interest rates for their services. Stegman suggests steps that the General Assembly, mainstream banks, and regulators can take to protect consumers.
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Berner discusses whether or not local governments want citizens to participate during budget hearings, and if they do, what do they do to encourage participation. She also examines a recent survey of 167 municipalities and 56 counties or citizen involvement during budgeting.
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