KSU Georgia Constitution Exam with Complete
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what limits exist on the power of the general assembly in making laws? laws may not
violate either the ga constitution or the u.s. constitution
injunctions limited to the appellate courts and the superior courts
what is true about the veto powers of the governor? the governor may veto individual
appropriations within bills
Which of the following is elected by the voters of Georgia?
Commissioner of Agriculture.
Public Service Commission.
State Superintendent of Schools.
All of the above all of the above
The presiding officer of the state Senate specified by the Georgia Constitution is:
the Speaker.
a senator chosen by the governor
the most senior member of the Senate.
the lieutenant governor. the lieutenant governor.
,To protect against the power of the national government, the 10th Amendment to the U.S.
Constitution grants the states:
implied powers.
national supremacy.
reserved powers.
enumerated powers. reserved powers.
Which of the following is true of rights guaranteed by the Georgia Constitution?
Georgia cannot grant individuals more liberty than is provided by the U.S. Constitution.
Georgia was the first state whose courts recognized a right to privacy.
Unlike the U.S. Constitution, the Georgia Constitution does not include a bill of rights.
The state is forbidden from taking private land without the consent of its owners. Georgia
was the first state whose courts recognized a right to privacy.
Georgia's use of the white primary was outlawed by the federal courts in the case of:
Wesberry v. Sanders.
Fortson v. Toombs.
King v. Chapman.
Gray v. Sanders. King v. Chapman.
Does the current GA Constitution impose term limits on governors? If so, what are they?
yes. 2 terms. re-eligible after 4 years.
, According to the Georgia constitution, does the governor have the authority to exercise a line-
item veto? in attempt to remove specific spending without vetoing entire budget. line-item
veto can be overridden by a 2/3 vote of the membership in each chamber of the General
Assembly.
Who has the power of executive clemency in the Georgia Constitution? State Board of
Pardons and Paroles
age qualifications for holding elective office US Senate
age qualifications for holding elective office in Georgia- US House
age qualifications for holding elective office in Georgia- GA House
What are the responsibilities of the lieutenant governor in Georgia?
president of the senate-presides over debate in that chamber -successor of governor if the
chief exec disabled/dies -name chairmen to senate committees -cannot vote/sponsor legislation
Besides the governor and lieutenant governor, what positions are identified by the GA
constitution as being elected executive officers? secretary of state -attorney general -state
school superintendent -commissioner of agriculture -commissioner of labor -commissioner of
insurance
Solutions| Latest Update
what limits exist on the power of the general assembly in making laws? laws may not
violate either the ga constitution or the u.s. constitution
injunctions limited to the appellate courts and the superior courts
what is true about the veto powers of the governor? the governor may veto individual
appropriations within bills
Which of the following is elected by the voters of Georgia?
Commissioner of Agriculture.
Public Service Commission.
State Superintendent of Schools.
All of the above all of the above
The presiding officer of the state Senate specified by the Georgia Constitution is:
the Speaker.
a senator chosen by the governor
the most senior member of the Senate.
the lieutenant governor. the lieutenant governor.
,To protect against the power of the national government, the 10th Amendment to the U.S.
Constitution grants the states:
implied powers.
national supremacy.
reserved powers.
enumerated powers. reserved powers.
Which of the following is true of rights guaranteed by the Georgia Constitution?
Georgia cannot grant individuals more liberty than is provided by the U.S. Constitution.
Georgia was the first state whose courts recognized a right to privacy.
Unlike the U.S. Constitution, the Georgia Constitution does not include a bill of rights.
The state is forbidden from taking private land without the consent of its owners. Georgia
was the first state whose courts recognized a right to privacy.
Georgia's use of the white primary was outlawed by the federal courts in the case of:
Wesberry v. Sanders.
Fortson v. Toombs.
King v. Chapman.
Gray v. Sanders. King v. Chapman.
Does the current GA Constitution impose term limits on governors? If so, what are they?
yes. 2 terms. re-eligible after 4 years.
, According to the Georgia constitution, does the governor have the authority to exercise a line-
item veto? in attempt to remove specific spending without vetoing entire budget. line-item
veto can be overridden by a 2/3 vote of the membership in each chamber of the General
Assembly.
Who has the power of executive clemency in the Georgia Constitution? State Board of
Pardons and Paroles
age qualifications for holding elective office US Senate
age qualifications for holding elective office in Georgia- US House
age qualifications for holding elective office in Georgia- GA House
What are the responsibilities of the lieutenant governor in Georgia?
president of the senate-presides over debate in that chamber -successor of governor if the
chief exec disabled/dies -name chairmen to senate committees -cannot vote/sponsor legislation
Besides the governor and lieutenant governor, what positions are identified by the GA
constitution as being elected executive officers? secretary of state -attorney general -state
school superintendent -commissioner of agriculture -commissioner of labor -commissioner of
insurance
