Georgia Politics

Question 1

The Current constitution of the state of Georgia, adopted in 1983, is the
a. first constitution
b. 4th constitution
c. 5th constitution
d. 10th constitution

Answer 1

10th constitution

Question 2

How old a candidate must be to run for a senate seat in the Georgia General Assembly?
a. at least 21 years old
b. at least 35 years old
c. at least 30 years old
d. at least 25 years old

Answer 2

at least 25 years old

Question 3

3. The Georgia General Assembly has
   a. 535 voting members
   b. 236 voting members
   c. 56 voting members
   d. 180 voting members
   e. 100 Senators

Answer 3

236 voting members

Question 4

One major difference between the US constitution and the constitution of the state of Georgia is that
a. the US constitution is longer than the constitution of the state of Georgia
b. the two constitutions are virtually the same
c. the constitution of the state of Georgia includes clauses about local governments; the US constitution does not include clauses about local government
d. the US constitution includes the Bill of Rights; the constitution of the state of Georgia does not include the Bill of Rights.

Answer 4

the constitution of the state of Georgia includes clauses about local governments; the US constitution does not include clauses about local government

Question 5

The executive power of the governor of Georgia is plural executive. This means
a. that the governor has an unchecked appointment power
b. that the governor has a very limited appointment power
c. that no officials in the executive departments in Georgia are elected
d. that all the officials in the executive departments in Georgia are elected

Answer 5

that the governor has an unchecked appointment power

Question 6

What does Home rule means?
a. It means that local governments cannot rule themselves in any matter
b. It means that local governments can practice self-government in specific areas determined by the state government.
c. It means that the Dillon rule has not affect whatsoever.
d. It means that the state of Georgia has no power over the local government

Answer 6

It means that local governments can practice self-government in specific areas determined by the state government.

Question 7

7. Unlike the US Congress legislative calendar, the Georgia General Assembly has 40 legislative days.
   a. True
   b. False

Answer 7

True

Question 8

8. Unlike the president of the United States, the governor of Georgia can pick and choose parts of legislation he/she agrees with and rejects parts he/she disagrees with (line-item veto)
   a. True
   b. False

Answer 8

True

Question 9

9. Unlike Federal judges who are appointed, the state judges in Georgia are usually elected
   a. True
   b. False

Answer 9

True

Question 10

10. Dillon’s Rule limits local government’s power to what has been specifically allocated to them by the state government in local matters.
    a. True
    b. False

Answer 10

True