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The rights listed in article I, section I, are limitations on the power of the general
assembly
As seen in the bill of rights, the state of georgia may not imprison citizens for failure to
pay their debts
As seen in the bill of rights, the state of georgia may not directly or indirectly provide
money in aid of religious institutions
According to the bill of rights, the judiciary of the state must declare legislative acts of
the state in violation of the georgia constitution or of the us constitution to be unconstitutional
and therefore void
The power to issue injunctions is limited to the appellate courts and the superior courts
Article VIII, section III, of the constitution requires that, except as otherwise provided in the
constitution all revenue collected from taxes, fees and assessments
requires that, except as otherwise provided in the constitution
for state purposes be paid into the general fund of the state treasury
According to article V, section II the constitution requires that, unless otherwise provided by the
constitution or bylaw,avacancyresultingfromthedeath or resignation of the holder of public
office should be filled by appointment of governor to serve the
balanceoftheunexpiredterm
Which of the following is true about the veto powers of the governor? the governor may
veto individual appropriations within bills
, Does the current Georgia Constitution
impose term limits on governors? If so what are they? yes. two terms, re-eligible after 4
years
According to the Georgia Constitution, does the Governor have the authority to exercise a line-
item veto? yes, can kill specific item in spending bill: can be overridden by a two-thirds
vote of the membership in each chamber of the General Assembly
Who has the power of executive clemency in the Georgia Constitution? The State Board
of Pardons and Paroles
What are the age qualifications for holding elective office in Georgia (US Senate, US House,
Georgia Senate, Georgia House)? Are there citizenship requirement for those seeking elective
office? Residency requirements? US senator-30 yrs. old. citizen of US for 9 years.
inhabitant of state when chosen. US house-age 25. citizen for 7 years. inhabitant of state when
chosen. GA senate-25. US
citizen. GA citizen for at least 2 years. GA House-21. US citizen. Citizen of GA for at least 2 yrs.
What are the responsibilities of the lieutenant governor in Georgia? president of the
senate: oversees committee on senate membership: He is also responsible for choosing the
chairman of each committee: Governor is incapacitated temporarily, the Lieutenant Governor
exercises the powers of the Governor. If the Governor dies or otherwise can no longer fulfill his
duties, the Lieutenant Governor serves the Governor's unexpired term.
Besides the governor and lieutenant governor, what positions are identified by the Georgia
constitution as being elected executive officers? secretary of state, attorney general,
state school superintendent, commissioner of agriculture, commissioner of labor, commissioner
of insurance
What are the qualifications to serve as Georgia's attorney general? What are his/her
responsibilities? US citizen, 10 years. legal resident of state for 4 years immediately
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The rights listed in article I, section I, are limitations on the power of the general
assembly
As seen in the bill of rights, the state of georgia may not imprison citizens for failure to
pay their debts
As seen in the bill of rights, the state of georgia may not directly or indirectly provide
money in aid of religious institutions
According to the bill of rights, the judiciary of the state must declare legislative acts of
the state in violation of the georgia constitution or of the us constitution to be unconstitutional
and therefore void
The power to issue injunctions is limited to the appellate courts and the superior courts
Article VIII, section III, of the constitution requires that, except as otherwise provided in the
constitution all revenue collected from taxes, fees and assessments
requires that, except as otherwise provided in the constitution
for state purposes be paid into the general fund of the state treasury
According to article V, section II the constitution requires that, unless otherwise provided by the
constitution or bylaw,avacancyresultingfromthedeath or resignation of the holder of public
office should be filled by appointment of governor to serve the
balanceoftheunexpiredterm
Which of the following is true about the veto powers of the governor? the governor may
veto individual appropriations within bills
, Does the current Georgia Constitution
impose term limits on governors? If so what are they? yes. two terms, re-eligible after 4
years
According to the Georgia Constitution, does the Governor have the authority to exercise a line-
item veto? yes, can kill specific item in spending bill: can be overridden by a two-thirds
vote of the membership in each chamber of the General Assembly
Who has the power of executive clemency in the Georgia Constitution? The State Board
of Pardons and Paroles
What are the age qualifications for holding elective office in Georgia (US Senate, US House,
Georgia Senate, Georgia House)? Are there citizenship requirement for those seeking elective
office? Residency requirements? US senator-30 yrs. old. citizen of US for 9 years.
inhabitant of state when chosen. US house-age 25. citizen for 7 years. inhabitant of state when
chosen. GA senate-25. US
citizen. GA citizen for at least 2 years. GA House-21. US citizen. Citizen of GA for at least 2 yrs.
What are the responsibilities of the lieutenant governor in Georgia? president of the
senate: oversees committee on senate membership: He is also responsible for choosing the
chairman of each committee: Governor is incapacitated temporarily, the Lieutenant Governor
exercises the powers of the Governor. If the Governor dies or otherwise can no longer fulfill his
duties, the Lieutenant Governor serves the Governor's unexpired term.
Besides the governor and lieutenant governor, what positions are identified by the Georgia
constitution as being elected executive officers? secretary of state, attorney general,
state school superintendent, commissioner of agriculture, commissioner of labor, commissioner
of insurance
What are the qualifications to serve as Georgia's attorney general? What are his/her
responsibilities? US citizen, 10 years. legal resident of state for 4 years immediately
