UPDATED Georgia Constitution Exemption Exam 100% SOLUTION

The Georgia Constitution consists of: - ANSWER a preamble and 11 articles The Georgia Constitution: - ANSWER prohibits whipping as puishment Which article of the Georgia Constitution is the Bill of Rights? - ANSWER article I The Georgia Constitution: - ANSWER prohibits imprisonment for debt From where do Georgia county and city governments derive their authority to make laws and to exercise their powers of government? - ANSWER Georgia General Assembly Georgia has a plural executive. What does this mean? - ANSWER there are several independently elected executive officials sharing power The Georgia legislature consists of: - ANSWER Senate and House of Representatives There are _______ members of the lower house of the General Assembly of Georgia. - ANSWER 180 The upper house of the Georgia General Assembly consists of: - ANSWER 56 members Who presides over the Georgia Senate when it is in session? - ANSWER Lt. Governor Who are the primary officers in the lower house? - ANSWER Speaker of the House and Speaker Pro Tempore How long does the General Assembly usually meet in regular session? - ANSWER 40 days How large must the majority be in each chamber of the Georgia General Assembly to override the Governor's veto? - ANSWER two-thirds majority Who, according to the Georgia Constitution, is responsible for trying cases of impeachment in the state of Georgia? - ANSWER Senate The Governor of Georgia: - ANSWER must share power with other elected executive officers When a constitutional public office becomes open: - ANSWER the governor usually appoints a successor If the governor is no longer able to perform his duties: - ANSWER the Lt. Governor becomes the new governor When did the citizens of Georgia first elect their Lt. Governor? - ANSWER 1945 The Attorney General of Georgia as head of the Department of Law is: - ANSWER the state's chief legal officer The state school Superintendent is: - ANSWER the Chief Executive Officer of the State Board of Education How old must a person be in order to be elected to the lower house? - ANSWER 21 How large a vote is required to expel a member of the General Assembly? - ANSWER two-thirds The Georgia Constitution outlaws: - ANSWER imprisonment for debt Members of the State Transportation Board: - ANSWER are chosen by the General Assembly The State Personnel Board: - ANSWER all of the above; consists of 5 members nominated by the governor, sets policy for the State Merit System, selects its own chairperson The Georgia Constitution says that the paramount duty of government is: - ANSWER to protect persons and property Which of the following is not a duty of the Secretary of State? - ANSWER acting as Secretary of the Senate Oversight of the commissions and boards administering occupational admission standards and licensing procedures (except for attorneys) is the responsibility of: - ANSWER the Commissioner of Labor The state's Board of Natural Resources is charged with: - ANSWER increasing land holdings and protecting the environment The Public Service Commission was created to: - ANSWER regulate utilities Which of the following is an example of a special authority? - ANSWER Atlanta Airport What is Georgia's state motto? - ANSWER Wisdom, Justice and Moderation How many constitutional courts are there in Georgia? - ANSWER 7 Which of the following is not a court in the Georgia judicial system? - ANSWER Ecclesiastical Court Which court would deal with matters of inheritance, wills, and related matters? - ANSWER Probate Court Which courts have jurisdiction over Atlanta's city laws and ordinances? - ANSWER Municipal Courts Amendments to the Georgia Constitution may be proposed by: - ANSWER either the Georgia General Assembly or by a state constitutional convention How are judicial vacancies filled? - ANSWER the Governor appoints a successor What are the dates of Georgia's fiscal year? - ANSWER July 1- June 30 Georgia's various units of government may issue revenue bonds, which will be repaid from: - ANSWER revenues derived from the project What is a "sin tax"? - ANSWER tax placed on alcohol and tobacco In case of war, the Georgia Constitution permits spending which will create: - ANSWER public debt without limit Who is responsible for administering Georgia's University system? - ANSWER the Chancellor of the University System of Georgia and the State Board of Regents How many counties are there in Georgia? - ANSWER 159