KSU Georgia Constitution Exam with Complete
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vacancies in the general assembly occur when a member moves into another district
each senator and representative must take an oath before being seated
who chooses the head of the georgia department of transportation the state
transportation board
who chooses the member of the state transportation board? the general assembly
the terms of the members (excluding those completing the terms of previous appointees) of the
boards of the constitutional boards listed in article IV: do not coincide with the term of
the governor and are longer than that of the governor
the term of the governor is 4 years
qualifications for the office of governor include having been a legal resident of the state
for six years
having been a legal resident of the state for six years 30
elections for governor and lt governor are: held every 4 years after November 1986 on
the tuesday after the first monday in november
the ga constitution prohibits local laws that conflict with general laws. according to article X,
section 1, paragraph 1, may the constitution be amended with amendments exempting a
particular city or county from this restriction? no
,special sessions of the general assembly: a special session can occur without the
governor issuing a call for one
in appellate cases involving constitutionality of law, the supreme court has exclusive
jurisdiction
judicial vacancies are filled by
the duty to take care that the laws of the state are faithfully executed is that of the
governor
the power to "discipline, remove and cause the involuntary retirement of Judges" is that of
the judicial qualifications committee
enjoy immunity from private suit for actions arising from the performance of their duties
district attorneys
what kind of public education is the state obligated by the constitution to provide to its citizens?
an adequate education
the decisions of the supreme court bind all other courts as precedents
in which cases does the supreme court have original jurisdiction (may serve as the trial court)?
none
if the state passes a law abolishing the state income tax in 2006, would that law prohibit the
state from passing a law creating state income tax in 2010? See article VII, paragraph 1.
no
, which of the following is true about local school systems in georgia?
a. the superintendent is 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 the general
assembly may define the duties of the school superintendent
the constitution provides the use of what tax by local school systems as the primary means of
financing schools? Property tax
according to article VII, section III, for what purposes may the power of taxation be used if the
general assembly so ordains? for education, for prosecution of crime, for public health
according to the constitution, which of the following is true in regard to counties in georgia?
a. the state may not increase the number of counties beyond 159
b. the general assembly may not by law affect the powers and limitations of counties
c. the general assembly may consolidate two counties without the approval of the voters of the
two counties
d. the office of sheriff is not a county office, but is a municipal office the state may not
increase the number of counties beyond 159
the legislative power of the state is vested in the general assembly
according to article I, freedom of speech and of the press is qualified so as to allow for
regulation of abuse of speech and press
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vacancies in the general assembly occur when a member moves into another district
each senator and representative must take an oath before being seated
who chooses the head of the georgia department of transportation the state
transportation board
who chooses the member of the state transportation board? the general assembly
the terms of the members (excluding those completing the terms of previous appointees) of the
boards of the constitutional boards listed in article IV: do not coincide with the term of
the governor and are longer than that of the governor
the term of the governor is 4 years
qualifications for the office of governor include having been a legal resident of the state
for six years
having been a legal resident of the state for six years 30
elections for governor and lt governor are: held every 4 years after November 1986 on
the tuesday after the first monday in november
the ga constitution prohibits local laws that conflict with general laws. according to article X,
section 1, paragraph 1, may the constitution be amended with amendments exempting a
particular city or county from this restriction? no
,special sessions of the general assembly: a special session can occur without the
governor issuing a call for one
in appellate cases involving constitutionality of law, the supreme court has exclusive
jurisdiction
judicial vacancies are filled by
the duty to take care that the laws of the state are faithfully executed is that of the
governor
the power to "discipline, remove and cause the involuntary retirement of Judges" is that of
the judicial qualifications committee
enjoy immunity from private suit for actions arising from the performance of their duties
district attorneys
what kind of public education is the state obligated by the constitution to provide to its citizens?
an adequate education
the decisions of the supreme court bind all other courts as precedents
in which cases does the supreme court have original jurisdiction (may serve as the trial court)?
none
if the state passes a law abolishing the state income tax in 2006, would that law prohibit the
state from passing a law creating state income tax in 2010? See article VII, paragraph 1.
no
, which of the following is true about local school systems in georgia?
a. the superintendent is 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 the general
assembly may define the duties of the school superintendent
the constitution provides the use of what tax by local school systems as the primary means of
financing schools? Property tax
according to article VII, section III, for what purposes may the power of taxation be used if the
general assembly so ordains? for education, for prosecution of crime, for public health
according to the constitution, which of the following is true in regard to counties in georgia?
a. the state may not increase the number of counties beyond 159
b. the general assembly may not by law affect the powers and limitations of counties
c. the general assembly may consolidate two counties without the approval of the voters of the
two counties
d. the office of sheriff is not a county office, but is a municipal office the state may not
increase the number of counties beyond 159
the legislative power of the state is vested in the general assembly
according to article I, freedom of speech and of the press is qualified so as to allow for
regulation of abuse of speech and press
