GEORGIA CONSTITUTION
EXEMPTION EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Devolution Revolution - Correct Answers -The effort to reduce the size & power of the
federal government by returning (devolving) power to the states.
Devolution Revolution is associated with - Correct Answers -economic conservatives,
President Reagan & the Tea Party.
business regulation - Correct Answers -government rules, regulations, and standards
directed at protecting competition in the marketplace
Preemption - Correct Answers -A doctrine under which certain federal laws preempt, or
take precedence over, conflicting state or local laws.
New Federalism - Correct Answers -A policy in 1969, that turned over powers and
responsibilities of some U.S. federal programs to state and local governments and
reduced the role of national government in domestic affairs (states are closer to the
people and problems)
Richard Nixon first used the term to describe his plans to help fund programs in
American cities. - Correct Answers -new federalism
President Reagan used the term new federalism to represent his concern for - Correct
Answers -putting states back in the loop
new federalism as a practical matter today - Correct Answers --More policy
responsibility is being exercised by state governments.
-Most social policy funding is going through the states (intergovernmental transfers).
-There are often strings attached to the money (speed).
-The "delegated" authority may not even have funds.
-This is called the problem of "unfunded mandates."
intergovernmental transfers - Correct Answers -Funds provided by the federal
government to state governments and by state governments to local governments.
,unfunded mandates - Correct Answers -actions imposed by the federal or state
government on lower levels of government which are not accompanied by the money
needed to fund the action required.
National Governors Association supports federalism by - Correct Answers -helping
governors in state policy making and in influencing national policy
National Governors Association - Correct Answers -bipartisan organization of the
nation's governors. Through NGA, governors share best practices, speak with a
collective voice on national policy and develop innovative solutions that improve state
government and support the principles of federalism.
Voter turnout in Georgia is - Correct Answers -the lowest in the United States.
The state has been a Traditionalistic Political Culture in which - Correct Answers -
ordinary citizens defer to elites
Even recent (Individualistic Culture) immigrants are - Correct Answers -"too busy" for
politics.
Boycotts and demonstrations were - Correct Answers -controversial or were repressed.
referenda - Correct Answers -questions that legislatures put on the ballot for people to
vote on
Referenda are often about - Correct Answers -trivial matters.
Recall elections are often preempted by - Correct Answers -the Governor's removal
powers.
State constitutions vary - Correct Answers --Because regions have different challenges,
-there are different regional histories,
& there have been very different regional cultures.
-State constitutions take positions on issues like
-citizen rights,
-the size & role of government, and
-the scope & extent of social policy.
Daniel Elazar - Correct Answers -Individual who argues federalism has contributed to
political flexibility and individual liberty
culture is - Correct Answers -"the way of life of a people"
political culture - Correct Answers -"the framework for individual and group political
behavior"
,Daniel Elazar's political cultures - Correct Answers -traditionalistic, moralistic,
individualistic
traditionalistic political culture - Correct Answers -the belief that government should be
dominated by political elites and guided by tradition
moralistic political culture - Correct Answers -the belief that government should be
active in promoting the public good and that citizens should participate in politics and
civic activities to ensure that good
individualistic political culture - Correct Answers -the belief that government should limit
its role to providing order in society, so that citizens can pursue their economic self-
interests
Seymour Martin Lipset - Correct Answers -"american creed includes a commitment to
laissez-fair economics" Combined Modernization Theory (economic development) to
Democracy (political development). He claimed that rich countries are more likely to be
democracies. Thus you should promote economic development because it will lead to
political democracy. The logic is that economic development brings about greater
education which leads to independent thought which leads to political goals and
eventually democracy. A/R would say that political institutions need to change first
towards democracy before economic stability and growth can be achieved.
Lipset contends that there is an overall American creed - Correct Answers --libertarian
tradition
-egalitarianism
-individualism
-moral populism
-competition & greed
Libertarianism - Correct Answers -An ideology that cherishes individual liberty and
insists on minimal government, promoting a free market economy, a noninterventionist
foreign policy, and an absence of regulation in moral, economic, and social life.
egilitarian - Correct Answers -promoting equal rights for all people
moral populism - Correct Answers -"the people" as a morally good force and contrasts
them against "the elite", who are portrayed as corrupt and self-serving.
Traditionalistic political cultures maintain existing order & values - Correct Answers --
traditional values key
-new programs acceptable to elite
-bureaucracy negative (impersonal)
-political activists privileged few
-parties as social ties
-competing factions in parties
, Moralistic political cultures see government as a commonwealth - Correct Answers --
social & economic regulation legitimate
-new programs as the public interest
-politics open to all
-issues primary over parties, personalities
-bureaucracy neutral and positive
Commonwealth - Correct Answers -A political system in which the supreme power lies
in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them
Bureaucracy - Correct Answers -A large, complex organization composed of appointed
officials
Individualistic political cultures see government as a marketplace - Correct Answers --
efficient response to demands or problems
-private initiative
-economic development
-politics dirty
-active associations
-parties, candidates should compete
Georgia's political culture has been considered purely ____________________ until
recent years - Correct Answers -Traditionalistic
Now, the area around Atlanta has come to be viewed as - Correct Answers -
Individualistic
The state is now - Correct Answers -TI
Problems sometimes vary by region and even by state. - Correct Answers --land as
specific challenges
-immigration
-historical legacies
-workforce needs
-urban problems
-environmental needs
-public revenue base
With different cultures and different challenges - Correct Answers --States have
important differences in their respective constitutions.
-Some states (like Georgia) will opt for minimal, limited government.
-Provisions will limit session length and the terms of elected officials.
-Provisions will impede strong leadership (Georgia's elected agency heads)
Writing a constitution is an act of sovereignty - Correct Answers --states predate union
EXEMPTION EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Devolution Revolution - Correct Answers -The effort to reduce the size & power of the
federal government by returning (devolving) power to the states.
Devolution Revolution is associated with - Correct Answers -economic conservatives,
President Reagan & the Tea Party.
business regulation - Correct Answers -government rules, regulations, and standards
directed at protecting competition in the marketplace
Preemption - Correct Answers -A doctrine under which certain federal laws preempt, or
take precedence over, conflicting state or local laws.
New Federalism - Correct Answers -A policy in 1969, that turned over powers and
responsibilities of some U.S. federal programs to state and local governments and
reduced the role of national government in domestic affairs (states are closer to the
people and problems)
Richard Nixon first used the term to describe his plans to help fund programs in
American cities. - Correct Answers -new federalism
President Reagan used the term new federalism to represent his concern for - Correct
Answers -putting states back in the loop
new federalism as a practical matter today - Correct Answers --More policy
responsibility is being exercised by state governments.
-Most social policy funding is going through the states (intergovernmental transfers).
-There are often strings attached to the money (speed).
-The "delegated" authority may not even have funds.
-This is called the problem of "unfunded mandates."
intergovernmental transfers - Correct Answers -Funds provided by the federal
government to state governments and by state governments to local governments.
,unfunded mandates - Correct Answers -actions imposed by the federal or state
government on lower levels of government which are not accompanied by the money
needed to fund the action required.
National Governors Association supports federalism by - Correct Answers -helping
governors in state policy making and in influencing national policy
National Governors Association - Correct Answers -bipartisan organization of the
nation's governors. Through NGA, governors share best practices, speak with a
collective voice on national policy and develop innovative solutions that improve state
government and support the principles of federalism.
Voter turnout in Georgia is - Correct Answers -the lowest in the United States.
The state has been a Traditionalistic Political Culture in which - Correct Answers -
ordinary citizens defer to elites
Even recent (Individualistic Culture) immigrants are - Correct Answers -"too busy" for
politics.
Boycotts and demonstrations were - Correct Answers -controversial or were repressed.
referenda - Correct Answers -questions that legislatures put on the ballot for people to
vote on
Referenda are often about - Correct Answers -trivial matters.
Recall elections are often preempted by - Correct Answers -the Governor's removal
powers.
State constitutions vary - Correct Answers --Because regions have different challenges,
-there are different regional histories,
& there have been very different regional cultures.
-State constitutions take positions on issues like
-citizen rights,
-the size & role of government, and
-the scope & extent of social policy.
Daniel Elazar - Correct Answers -Individual who argues federalism has contributed to
political flexibility and individual liberty
culture is - Correct Answers -"the way of life of a people"
political culture - Correct Answers -"the framework for individual and group political
behavior"
,Daniel Elazar's political cultures - Correct Answers -traditionalistic, moralistic,
individualistic
traditionalistic political culture - Correct Answers -the belief that government should be
dominated by political elites and guided by tradition
moralistic political culture - Correct Answers -the belief that government should be
active in promoting the public good and that citizens should participate in politics and
civic activities to ensure that good
individualistic political culture - Correct Answers -the belief that government should limit
its role to providing order in society, so that citizens can pursue their economic self-
interests
Seymour Martin Lipset - Correct Answers -"american creed includes a commitment to
laissez-fair economics" Combined Modernization Theory (economic development) to
Democracy (political development). He claimed that rich countries are more likely to be
democracies. Thus you should promote economic development because it will lead to
political democracy. The logic is that economic development brings about greater
education which leads to independent thought which leads to political goals and
eventually democracy. A/R would say that political institutions need to change first
towards democracy before economic stability and growth can be achieved.
Lipset contends that there is an overall American creed - Correct Answers --libertarian
tradition
-egalitarianism
-individualism
-moral populism
-competition & greed
Libertarianism - Correct Answers -An ideology that cherishes individual liberty and
insists on minimal government, promoting a free market economy, a noninterventionist
foreign policy, and an absence of regulation in moral, economic, and social life.
egilitarian - Correct Answers -promoting equal rights for all people
moral populism - Correct Answers -"the people" as a morally good force and contrasts
them against "the elite", who are portrayed as corrupt and self-serving.
Traditionalistic political cultures maintain existing order & values - Correct Answers --
traditional values key
-new programs acceptable to elite
-bureaucracy negative (impersonal)
-political activists privileged few
-parties as social ties
-competing factions in parties
, Moralistic political cultures see government as a commonwealth - Correct Answers --
social & economic regulation legitimate
-new programs as the public interest
-politics open to all
-issues primary over parties, personalities
-bureaucracy neutral and positive
Commonwealth - Correct Answers -A political system in which the supreme power lies
in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them
Bureaucracy - Correct Answers -A large, complex organization composed of appointed
officials
Individualistic political cultures see government as a marketplace - Correct Answers --
efficient response to demands or problems
-private initiative
-economic development
-politics dirty
-active associations
-parties, candidates should compete
Georgia's political culture has been considered purely ____________________ until
recent years - Correct Answers -Traditionalistic
Now, the area around Atlanta has come to be viewed as - Correct Answers -
Individualistic
The state is now - Correct Answers -TI
Problems sometimes vary by region and even by state. - Correct Answers --land as
specific challenges
-immigration
-historical legacies
-workforce needs
-urban problems
-environmental needs
-public revenue base
With different cultures and different challenges - Correct Answers --States have
important differences in their respective constitutions.
-Some states (like Georgia) will opt for minimal, limited government.
-Provisions will limit session length and the terms of elected officials.
-Provisions will impede strong leadership (Georgia's elected agency heads)
Writing a constitution is an act of sovereignty - Correct Answers --states predate union
