Georgia Constitution Exemption Exam Questions and Answers Graded A

Georgia Constitution Exemption Exam Questions and Answers Graded A The Georgia Constitution consists of: a preamble and 11 articles The Georgia Constitution: prohibits whipping as puishment Which article of the Georgia Constitution is the Bill of Rights? article I The Georgia Constitution: prohibits imprisonment for debt From where do Georgia county and city governments derive their authority to make laws and to exercise their powers of government? Georgia General Assembly Georgia has a plural executive. What does this mean? there are several independently elected executive officials sharing power The Georgia legislature consists of: Senate and House of Representatives There are _______ members of the lower house of the General Assembly of Georgia. 180 The upper house of the Georgia General Assembly consists of: 56 members Who presides over the Georgia Senate when it is in session? Lt. Governor Who are the primary officers in the lower house? Speaker of the House and Speaker Pro Tempore How long does the General Assembly usually meet in regular session? 40 days How large must the majority be in each chamber of the Georgia General Assembly to override the Governor's veto? two-thirds majority Who, according to the Georgia Constitution, is responsible for trying cases of impeachment in the state of Georgia? Senate The Governor of Georgia: must share power with other elected executive officers When a constitutional public office becomes open: the governor usually appoints a successor If the governor is no longer able to perform his duties: the Lt. Governor becomes the new governor When did the citizens of Georgia first elect their Lt. Governor? 1945 The Attorney General of Georgia as head of the Department of Law is: the state's chief legal officer The state school Superintendent is: the Chief Executive Officer of the State Board of Education How old must a person be in order to be elected to the lower house? 21 How large a vote is required to expel a member of the General Assembly? two-thirds The Georgia Constitution outlaws: imprisonment for debt Members of the State Transportation Board: are chosen by the General Assembly The State Personnel Board: all of the above; consists of 5 members nominated by the governor, sets policy for the State Merit System, selects its own chairperson The Georgia Constitution says that the paramount duty of government is: to protect persons and property Which of the following is not a duty of the Secretary of State? acting as Secretary of the Senate Oversight of the commissions and boards administering occupational admission standards and licensing procedures (except for attorneys) is the responsibility of: the Commissioner of Labor The state's Board of Natural Resources is charged with: increasing land holdings and protecting the environment The Public Service Commission was created to: regulate utilities Which of the following is an example of a special authority? Atlanta Airport What is Georgia's state motto? Wisdom, Justice and Moderation How many constitutional courts are there in Georgia? 7 Which of the following is not a court in the Georgia judicial system? Ecclesiastical Court Which court would deal with matters of inheritance, wills, and related matters? Probate Court Which courts have jurisdiction over Atlanta's city laws and ordinances? Municipal Courts Amendments to the Georgia Constitution may be proposed by: either the Georgia General Assembly or by a state constitutional convention How are judicial vacancies filled? the Governor appoints a successor What are the dates of Georgia's fiscal year? July 1- June 30 Georgia's various units of government may issue revenue bonds, which will be repaid from: revenues derived from the project What is a "sin tax"? tax placed on alcohol and tobacco In case of war, the Georgia Constitution permits spending which will create: public debt without limit Who is responsible for administering Georgia's University system? the Chancellor of the University System of Georgia and the State Board of Regents How many counties are there in Georgia? 159 Georgia has a free secondary education system. This means that: it is supported by taxes The State School Superintendent is: elected by the voters In Georgia today: independent school systems may still exist, but no new ones can by created In general, the millage tax rate on property for school support is limited to a maximum of: 20 mills per dollar