GEORGIA CONSTITUTION EXAM @
GCSU 2025 QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS.
constitutionalism - ANSWERSgovernment is created by people, for certain limited
purposes which are explained in a written document (consititution)
- should describe fundamental powers of government
- should describe powers specifically excluded from government
GA's current constitution was created in - ANSWERS1982
GA's first constitution was created in - ANSWERS1777, we have had 10 since then
How many amendments has the GA constitution had? Why have we had so many
amendments? - ANSWERSover 1,000 in effect in 1982, because it was so long in the
first place and in order to change with the times
Major change in the 1982 constitution? - ANSWERSmajor change is in the special
amendments, those pertaining only to single localities) - these amendments are
prohibitied, only general amendments are allowed
ballots for proposed amendments - old vs new? - ANSWERSold: 30-40 proposed, 20
would be approved
new: many proposed, but only several are approved
GA preamble? - ANSWERSto perpetuate the principles of free government, insure
justice to all, preserve peace, promote the interest and happiness of the citizen and of
the family, and transmit to posterity the enjoyment of liberty, we the people of Georgia,
relying upon the protection and guidance of Almighty God, do ordain and establish this
constitution.
subjects covered in the GA constitution - ANSWERSbasic rights of the individual, voting
and elections, the legistlative, executive, and judicial branches, taxation, finance,
education, local government, and amendment procedures
the Governor - ANSWERSserves as the
- titular Chief of State (formal representative of GA)
- Chief Administrator (head of government)
- Commander in Chief (control over National Guard, State Patrol, and Bureau of
investigation)
GCSU 2025 QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS.
constitutionalism - ANSWERSgovernment is created by people, for certain limited
purposes which are explained in a written document (consititution)
- should describe fundamental powers of government
- should describe powers specifically excluded from government
GA's current constitution was created in - ANSWERS1982
GA's first constitution was created in - ANSWERS1777, we have had 10 since then
How many amendments has the GA constitution had? Why have we had so many
amendments? - ANSWERSover 1,000 in effect in 1982, because it was so long in the
first place and in order to change with the times
Major change in the 1982 constitution? - ANSWERSmajor change is in the special
amendments, those pertaining only to single localities) - these amendments are
prohibitied, only general amendments are allowed
ballots for proposed amendments - old vs new? - ANSWERSold: 30-40 proposed, 20
would be approved
new: many proposed, but only several are approved
GA preamble? - ANSWERSto perpetuate the principles of free government, insure
justice to all, preserve peace, promote the interest and happiness of the citizen and of
the family, and transmit to posterity the enjoyment of liberty, we the people of Georgia,
relying upon the protection and guidance of Almighty God, do ordain and establish this
constitution.
subjects covered in the GA constitution - ANSWERSbasic rights of the individual, voting
and elections, the legistlative, executive, and judicial branches, taxation, finance,
education, local government, and amendment procedures
the Governor - ANSWERSserves as the
- titular Chief of State (formal representative of GA)
- Chief Administrator (head of government)
- Commander in Chief (control over National Guard, State Patrol, and Bureau of
investigation)
