GCSU GA Government Exam 2
Questions with Complete Answers
In format, length, and content, how does the Georgia Constitution compare to the
constitutions of other states? - ANSWER now 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? - ANSWER the governor (the executive of Georgia)
How can the Georgia governor be removed before his term is up? How many times
has this happened? - ANSWER only by difficult process of impeachment and conviction
by the state legislature, never happened
Eligibility requirements to run for Georgia governor - ANSWER need only be at least 30
years old, have national citizenship for 15 years, and state residency for 6 years
General characteristics of most past governors of Georgia - ANSWER have 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 - ANSWER head of state, head of
government, commander in chief, chief executive
, Ways the Georgia governor has more or less power than the President - ANSWER
Executive appointments, budgeting process, veto power - ANSWER -executive
appointments: GA governor rated as the weakest in the country in appointive powers
because several exec departments in GA are headed by people elected by the voters
& thus independent of the governor
budgeting process:
veto power:
"Informal" powers of the Governor - ANSWER his powers are based on informal
rather than formal sources-I.e., on his ability to lead, persuade, and bargain, and on
the willingness of others to be led, persuaded & bargained with
Policy-making boards and why it is hard for the Governor to control them - ANSWER
"Management by exception" - ANSWER personal, detailed action by the governor
usually only occurs during exceptional cases; his decisions at those times should then
be used to guide the daily operations of state executive branch employees (usually only
controversial matters and questions that cannot be settled by lower-level officials will
come to the governor's office for resolution)
In what different ways are the heads of executive departments selected in Georgia?
- ANSWER through appointments
How did Jimmy Carter reorganize the state executive agencies? What was the result
of this reorganization? - ANSWER he reduced the agencies through 22 departments by
using the "one stop shopping" concept where one broad function of government is
Questions with Complete Answers
In format, length, and content, how does the Georgia Constitution compare to the
constitutions of other states? - ANSWER now 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? - ANSWER the governor (the executive of Georgia)
How can the Georgia governor be removed before his term is up? How many times
has this happened? - ANSWER only by difficult process of impeachment and conviction
by the state legislature, never happened
Eligibility requirements to run for Georgia governor - ANSWER need only be at least 30
years old, have national citizenship for 15 years, and state residency for 6 years
General characteristics of most past governors of Georgia - ANSWER have 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 - ANSWER head of state, head of
government, commander in chief, chief executive
, Ways the Georgia governor has more or less power than the President - ANSWER
Executive appointments, budgeting process, veto power - ANSWER -executive
appointments: GA governor rated as the weakest in the country in appointive powers
because several exec departments in GA are headed by people elected by the voters
& thus independent of the governor
budgeting process:
veto power:
"Informal" powers of the Governor - ANSWER his powers are based on informal
rather than formal sources-I.e., on his ability to lead, persuade, and bargain, and on
the willingness of others to be led, persuaded & bargained with
Policy-making boards and why it is hard for the Governor to control them - ANSWER
"Management by exception" - ANSWER personal, detailed action by the governor
usually only occurs during exceptional cases; his decisions at those times should then
be used to guide the daily operations of state executive branch employees (usually only
controversial matters and questions that cannot be settled by lower-level officials will
come to the governor's office for resolution)
In what different ways are the heads of executive departments selected in Georgia?
- ANSWER through appointments
How did Jimmy Carter reorganize the state executive agencies? What was the result
of this reorganization? - ANSWER he reduced the agencies through 22 departments by
using the "one stop shopping" concept where one broad function of government is
