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GA Constitution Exam Questions With
Verified Solutions
What kind of public education is the State obligated by the Constitution to provide
to its citizens?
a. free education through the primary school level, but not through the high
school level
b. a quality education
c. an adequate education
d. none -correct-answer-*an adequate education
The decisions of the Supreme Court
a. bind all other courts as precedents.
b. bind only the Court of Appeals as precedents.
c. bind only the Superior Courts as precedents
d. bind all other courts as precedents, but only in regard to questions of
constitutional law. -correct-answer-*bind all other courts as precedents.
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In which cases does the Supreme Court have original jurisdiction (may serve as
the trial court)?
a. cases concerning divorce
b. cases concerning contracts
c. cases concerning probate of wills
d. none -correct-answer-*none
The salary of judges
a. is prescribed in the Constitution
b. may be reduced by law during a judge's term of office
c. is prescribed by law
d. is determined by the governor. -correct-answer-*is prescribed by law
If the state passes a law abolishing the state income tax in 2006, would that law
prohibit the state from passing a law creating a state income tax in 2010? See
Article VII, Paragraph 1.
a. yes
b. no
c. yes, but only because it applies to the income tax rather than the sales tax
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d. no, because the law in 2006 would be unconstitutional as the income tax is
required by the Constitution. -correct-answer-*no
The Constitution seeks to remove the Board of Regents for the University System
of Georgia from political pressure. Which of the following does not illustrate this
point and is also not a true statement?.
a. The appropriations for the University System is made in a lump sum rather than
by college or university.
b. The governor can remove the members of the Board of Regents at any time.
c. Members of the Board serve for seven-year terms.
d. The Board of Regents has the exclusive authority to create new colleges -
correct-answer-*The governor can remove the members of the Board of Regents
at any time.
A constitutional controversy in Georgia concerns the independence of the
Superintendent of State Schools from the State Board of Education. Which of the
following is true and suggests independence of the superintendent from the
Board in directing state schools?
a. The Superintendent is elected by the people.
b. The Superintendent is elected by the General Assembly.
c. The Superintendent is the executive officer of the Board.
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d. The Superintendent is appointed by the Board. -correct-answer-*The
Superintendent is elected by the people
Which of the following is true about local school systems in Georgia?
a. The superintendent is not elected by the people.
b. The General Assembly may not propose the consolidation of school districts.
c. The General Assembly may define the duties of the School Superintendent.
d. The members of the local school board are appointed by county officials. -
correct-answer-*The General Assembly may define the duties of the School
Superintendent.
One sentence in the Constitution has had a major impact causing the addition of
provisions allowing for benefits to particular groups. For example, Art. VIII, Section
VII, allows the General Assembly to provide scholarships, loans or other assistance
to students. The goal of this provision is to deal with the concerns raised by
a. the prohibition on gratuities
b. the prohibition on scholarships
c. the concerns raised by the "due process" clause
d. limitations on taxes. -correct-answer-*the prohibition on gratuities
GA Constitution Exam Questions With
Verified Solutions
What kind of public education is the State obligated by the Constitution to provide
to its citizens?
a. free education through the primary school level, but not through the high
school level
b. a quality education
c. an adequate education
d. none -correct-answer-*an adequate education
The decisions of the Supreme Court
a. bind all other courts as precedents.
b. bind only the Court of Appeals as precedents.
c. bind only the Superior Courts as precedents
d. bind all other courts as precedents, but only in regard to questions of
constitutional law. -correct-answer-*bind all other courts as precedents.
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In which cases does the Supreme Court have original jurisdiction (may serve as
the trial court)?
a. cases concerning divorce
b. cases concerning contracts
c. cases concerning probate of wills
d. none -correct-answer-*none
The salary of judges
a. is prescribed in the Constitution
b. may be reduced by law during a judge's term of office
c. is prescribed by law
d. is determined by the governor. -correct-answer-*is prescribed by law
If the state passes a law abolishing the state income tax in 2006, would that law
prohibit the state from passing a law creating a state income tax in 2010? See
Article VII, Paragraph 1.
a. yes
b. no
c. yes, but only because it applies to the income tax rather than the sales tax
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d. no, because the law in 2006 would be unconstitutional as the income tax is
required by the Constitution. -correct-answer-*no
The Constitution seeks to remove the Board of Regents for the University System
of Georgia from political pressure. Which of the following does not illustrate this
point and is also not a true statement?.
a. The appropriations for the University System is made in a lump sum rather than
by college or university.
b. The governor can remove the members of the Board of Regents at any time.
c. Members of the Board serve for seven-year terms.
d. The Board of Regents has the exclusive authority to create new colleges -
correct-answer-*The governor can remove the members of the Board of Regents
at any time.
A constitutional controversy in Georgia concerns the independence of the
Superintendent of State Schools from the State Board of Education. Which of the
following is true and suggests independence of the superintendent from the
Board in directing state schools?
a. The Superintendent is elected by the people.
b. The Superintendent is elected by the General Assembly.
c. The Superintendent is the executive officer of the Board.
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d. The Superintendent is appointed by the Board. -correct-answer-*The
Superintendent is elected by the people
Which of the following is true about local school systems in Georgia?
a. The superintendent is not elected by the people.
b. The General Assembly may not propose the consolidation of school districts.
c. The General Assembly may define the duties of the School Superintendent.
d. The members of the local school board are appointed by county officials. -
correct-answer-*The General Assembly may define the duties of the School
Superintendent.
One sentence in the Constitution has had a major impact causing the addition of
provisions allowing for benefits to particular groups. For example, Art. VIII, Section
VII, allows the General Assembly to provide scholarships, loans or other assistance
to students. The goal of this provision is to deal with the concerns raised by
a. the prohibition on gratuities
b. the prohibition on scholarships
c. the concerns raised by the "due process" clause
d. limitations on taxes. -correct-answer-*the prohibition on gratuities
