GCSU GA GOVERNMENT EXAM 100%
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS.
Comparative sizes of the federal and state workforces, as well as which includes more
elected officials - ANSWERS537 elected officials at the national level & 3 million civilian
federal employees
500,000 elected state/local officials & state and local governments employ more than 13
million
Special amendments vs. general amendments and which are allowed in the current
Constitution - ANSWERSspecial amendments: those pertaining to only single localities,
prohibited
general amendments: "of statewide application" only ones allowed
Amendment procedure in Georgia - ANSWERSproposed amendments placed on ballot
and voted on by public
Average number of amendments on the ballot every year and how many are approved -
ANSWERSaveraged 10 proposed amendments and averaged 7 approved
What kind of subjects do the 11 articles of the Georgia Constitution cover? -
ANSWERS-basic rights of the individual
-voting & elections
-the 3 branches
-taxation
-finance
-education
-local government
-amending procedures
In format, length, and content, how does the Georgia Constitution compare to the
constitutions of other states? - ANSWERSnow very much in the mainstream of
American state constitutional development
In theory, and usually in practice, who is the most important and powerful individual in
the Georgia political system? - ANSWERSthe governor (the executive of Georgia)
How can the Georgia governor be removed before his term is up? How many times has
this happened? - ANSWERSonly by difficult process of impeachment and conviction by
the state legislature, never happened
, Eligibility requirements to run for Georgia governor - ANSWERSneed only be at least 30
years old, have national citizenship for 15 years, and state residency for 6 years
What areas of public policy do the states take most of the responsibility for? -
ANSWERS-the states operate the worlds largest public educational system & highway
network
-provide most of America's law enforcement, public health, welfare, & recreational
services
How similar are the different state governmental systems to one another? - ANSWERS-
all states have written constitution & a separation of powers among 3 governmental
branches
-all are unique with own blend of culture, history & economy
-every state has a governor, state legislature, & court system
-but in no two states will these operate with exactly the same powers, structures, &
inter-relationships
Principles and beliefs associated with Constitutionalism - ANSWERS
Age of current Constitution - ANSWERSUS Constitution been in force since 1789,
Georgia's constitution was only adopted in 1982
Number of constitutions Georgia has had - ANSWERS10
Length of the last two Georgia constitutions - ANSWERS500,00 to now 25,000
Prevailing constitutional doctrine in Georgia (and, by contrast, nationally) - ANSWERS-
has been that unless the state constitution specifically allows the state government to
do a particular act, then the government cannot do it
-at the national level, the doctrine has been the opposite: the national government can
do just about anything that has not been specifically prohibited
Impact this has on the length of the Constitution and number of amendments passed -
ANSWERSto allow government to deal with changing conditions, the constitution itself
had to be changed. there were often serious time gaps between problem occurrence
and governmental action to cope because it is more difficult to approve a constitutional
amendment than pass an ordinary law
General characteristics of most past governors of Georgia - ANSWERShave been
professional politicians who have reached this office after years of holding other elected
offices, especially positions in the state legislature, all white males
Different roles the Georgia governor plays - ANSWERShead of state, head of
government, commander in chief, chief executive
Ways the Georgia governor has more or less power than the President - ANSWERS
WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS.
Comparative sizes of the federal and state workforces, as well as which includes more
elected officials - ANSWERS537 elected officials at the national level & 3 million civilian
federal employees
500,000 elected state/local officials & state and local governments employ more than 13
million
Special amendments vs. general amendments and which are allowed in the current
Constitution - ANSWERSspecial amendments: those pertaining to only single localities,
prohibited
general amendments: "of statewide application" only ones allowed
Amendment procedure in Georgia - ANSWERSproposed amendments placed on ballot
and voted on by public
Average number of amendments on the ballot every year and how many are approved -
ANSWERSaveraged 10 proposed amendments and averaged 7 approved
What kind of subjects do the 11 articles of the Georgia Constitution cover? -
ANSWERS-basic rights of the individual
-voting & elections
-the 3 branches
-taxation
-finance
-education
-local government
-amending procedures
In format, length, and content, how does the Georgia Constitution compare to the
constitutions of other states? - ANSWERSnow very much in the mainstream of
American state constitutional development
In theory, and usually in practice, who is the most important and powerful individual in
the Georgia political system? - ANSWERSthe governor (the executive of Georgia)
How can the Georgia governor be removed before his term is up? How many times has
this happened? - ANSWERSonly by difficult process of impeachment and conviction by
the state legislature, never happened
, Eligibility requirements to run for Georgia governor - ANSWERSneed only be at least 30
years old, have national citizenship for 15 years, and state residency for 6 years
What areas of public policy do the states take most of the responsibility for? -
ANSWERS-the states operate the worlds largest public educational system & highway
network
-provide most of America's law enforcement, public health, welfare, & recreational
services
How similar are the different state governmental systems to one another? - ANSWERS-
all states have written constitution & a separation of powers among 3 governmental
branches
-all are unique with own blend of culture, history & economy
-every state has a governor, state legislature, & court system
-but in no two states will these operate with exactly the same powers, structures, &
inter-relationships
Principles and beliefs associated with Constitutionalism - ANSWERS
Age of current Constitution - ANSWERSUS Constitution been in force since 1789,
Georgia's constitution was only adopted in 1982
Number of constitutions Georgia has had - ANSWERS10
Length of the last two Georgia constitutions - ANSWERS500,00 to now 25,000
Prevailing constitutional doctrine in Georgia (and, by contrast, nationally) - ANSWERS-
has been that unless the state constitution specifically allows the state government to
do a particular act, then the government cannot do it
-at the national level, the doctrine has been the opposite: the national government can
do just about anything that has not been specifically prohibited
Impact this has on the length of the Constitution and number of amendments passed -
ANSWERSto allow government to deal with changing conditions, the constitution itself
had to be changed. there were often serious time gaps between problem occurrence
and governmental action to cope because it is more difficult to approve a constitutional
amendment than pass an ordinary law
General characteristics of most past governors of Georgia - ANSWERShave been
professional politicians who have reached this office after years of holding other elected
offices, especially positions in the state legislature, all white males
Different roles the Georgia governor plays - ANSWERShead of state, head of
government, commander in chief, chief executive
Ways the Georgia governor has more or less power than the President - ANSWERS
