Georgia Constitution Exam Questions and Answers Rated A+

Georgia Constitution Exam Questions and Answers Rated A+ 1.) Does the current Georgia Constitution impose term limits on governors? If so, what are they? Yes, only position that has a limit on term. Governor is the highest and most powerful position. (apart of the executive branch) 1976 - Now: *2 consecutive four year terms* with no lifetime restriction. : 1 four year term Past - 1942: 2 consecutive 2 year terms 2.) Does the governor have the authority to exercise line-item veto? Yes Line-item veto is removing specific lines from a budget, as opposed to a full veto. Governors can exercise line-item vetoes. Presidents has no such power over legislation. 3.) Who has the power of executive clemency in the Georgia Constitution? The State Board of Pardons and Paroles executive clemency. n. the power of a President in federal criminal cases, and the Governor in state convictions, to pardon a person convicted of a crime, commute the sentence (shorten it, often to time already served) or reduce it from death to another lesser sentence. 4.) What are the citizenship and residency requirements for Senate and House of GA and US? Georgia House and Senate - must have residency in GA for 2 years and at least 1 year in district that she will represent House - 21 Senate - 25 US House - must be *25* years old, a citizen of the US for at least *7 years* prior to the election, a resident of the state that he or she has chosen to represent US Senate - must be *30* years old, a citizen of the US for at least *9 years* prior to election , a resident of the state represented 5.) What are the responsibilities of the lieutenant governor in Georgia? Lieutenant governor = Leader (President of Senate) oversees committee on senate membership. They do not run with governor, elected separately. Elected Constitutional Officers 1. Governor 2. Lieutenant Gov 3. Attorney General 4. Sec of State 5. School Superintendent 6. Agriculture 7. Insurance 8. Labor 6.) Besides the governor and lieutenant governor, who else are elected executive officers? * In total, there are 8 *elected constitutional officers* 1. Governor 2. Lieutenant