GSU Georgia Constitution Exam
Questions and Answers
Funds for the operation of Georgia government are appropriated: - ANSWER-
Annually by the General Assembly
Georgia's State School Superintendent is: - ANSWER-Elected by popular vote in a
general election
The present Georgia Constitution was adopted in: - ANSWER-1982
Regular sessions of the Georgia General Assembly meet: - ANSWER-Annually,
beginning the second Monday in January
Proposed amendments to the Georgia Constitution are ratified by: - ANSWER-
Majority vote of citizens voting thereon in the next general election.
As the basic law of Georgia, the state Constitution is subordinate to: - ANSWER-
The only way to remove a Georgia governor from office before his term has expired
is through the process of: - ANSWER-Recall and Referendum
The Georgia Governor: - ANSWER-Has a line item veto on appropriations bills only
A Govenor of Georgia may: - ANSWER-Serve (2) two consecutive (4) four year
terms, but not a third consecutive term.
Members of the board of Regents of the University System of Georgia: - ANSWER-
are appointed by the governor.
Most of the Governor's appointments are confirmed by the: - ANSWER-Senate
The Georgia General Assembly meets for - ANSWER-(40) forty days
The Georgia's Bill of Rights is found in: - ANSWER-Article (1) one of Georgia's
Constitution
Reference of God is found where in Georgia's Constitution? - ANSWER-The
Preamble and Article (1) one
The minimum age for the right to vote in Georgia is: - ANSWER-(18) eighteen
Persons convicted of a felony involving moral turpitude: - ANSWER-May not register
to vote, remain registered, or vote until completion of sentence.
A run-off election: - ANSWER-Allows only those persons entitled to vote in the
general election to cast ballots.
, At the time of their election, members of the Senate shall be age: - ANSWER-(25)
twenty-five years
At the time of their election, members of the House shall be age: - ANSWER-(21)
twenty-one years
With respect to apportionment of Senate and House districts: - ANSWER-They must
be composed on contiguous territory.
The president Pro Tempore of the House is: - ANSWER-b.) Appointed by the
president of the Senate
c.) Does not have to be a member of the Senate.
B and C are correct
The speaker Pro Tempore of the House is: - ANSWER-a.) Appointed by the
Governor
b.) Does not have to be a member of the house.
***a and b are correct***
Other officers of the Senate and House respectively are termed: - ANSWER-
A quorum in each house shall consist of a: - ANSWER-Majority in the Senate, but
plurality in the House.
Each Senator & Representative must: - ANSWER-Take an oath before being seated.
The rules of procedures for each house: - ANSWER-Are determined by each house
for itself.
Vacancies the General Assembly: - ANSWER-Occurs when a member moves into
another district.
Salaries for members of the General Assembly - ANSWER-Are set by the General
Assembly but do not take effect until the end of the current term.
A member of the General Assembly - ANSWER-Is free from arrest during sessions
of the General Assembly except for treason, felony, or breach of the peace.
Disorderly behavior by any person who is not a member of the General Assembly
during its sessions: - ANSWER-Is punishable by the General Assembly by
imprisonment not to extend beyond the session.
All bills for the raising of revenues or appropriating money: - ANSWER-Originate in
the House of Representatives
All bills passed by the General Assembly must: - ANSWER-a.) Originate in the
house of representitives.
Questions and Answers
Funds for the operation of Georgia government are appropriated: - ANSWER-
Annually by the General Assembly
Georgia's State School Superintendent is: - ANSWER-Elected by popular vote in a
general election
The present Georgia Constitution was adopted in: - ANSWER-1982
Regular sessions of the Georgia General Assembly meet: - ANSWER-Annually,
beginning the second Monday in January
Proposed amendments to the Georgia Constitution are ratified by: - ANSWER-
Majority vote of citizens voting thereon in the next general election.
As the basic law of Georgia, the state Constitution is subordinate to: - ANSWER-
The only way to remove a Georgia governor from office before his term has expired
is through the process of: - ANSWER-Recall and Referendum
The Georgia Governor: - ANSWER-Has a line item veto on appropriations bills only
A Govenor of Georgia may: - ANSWER-Serve (2) two consecutive (4) four year
terms, but not a third consecutive term.
Members of the board of Regents of the University System of Georgia: - ANSWER-
are appointed by the governor.
Most of the Governor's appointments are confirmed by the: - ANSWER-Senate
The Georgia General Assembly meets for - ANSWER-(40) forty days
The Georgia's Bill of Rights is found in: - ANSWER-Article (1) one of Georgia's
Constitution
Reference of God is found where in Georgia's Constitution? - ANSWER-The
Preamble and Article (1) one
The minimum age for the right to vote in Georgia is: - ANSWER-(18) eighteen
Persons convicted of a felony involving moral turpitude: - ANSWER-May not register
to vote, remain registered, or vote until completion of sentence.
A run-off election: - ANSWER-Allows only those persons entitled to vote in the
general election to cast ballots.
, At the time of their election, members of the Senate shall be age: - ANSWER-(25)
twenty-five years
At the time of their election, members of the House shall be age: - ANSWER-(21)
twenty-one years
With respect to apportionment of Senate and House districts: - ANSWER-They must
be composed on contiguous territory.
The president Pro Tempore of the House is: - ANSWER-b.) Appointed by the
president of the Senate
c.) Does not have to be a member of the Senate.
B and C are correct
The speaker Pro Tempore of the House is: - ANSWER-a.) Appointed by the
Governor
b.) Does not have to be a member of the house.
***a and b are correct***
Other officers of the Senate and House respectively are termed: - ANSWER-
A quorum in each house shall consist of a: - ANSWER-Majority in the Senate, but
plurality in the House.
Each Senator & Representative must: - ANSWER-Take an oath before being seated.
The rules of procedures for each house: - ANSWER-Are determined by each house
for itself.
Vacancies the General Assembly: - ANSWER-Occurs when a member moves into
another district.
Salaries for members of the General Assembly - ANSWER-Are set by the General
Assembly but do not take effect until the end of the current term.
A member of the General Assembly - ANSWER-Is free from arrest during sessions
of the General Assembly except for treason, felony, or breach of the peace.
Disorderly behavior by any person who is not a member of the General Assembly
during its sessions: - ANSWER-Is punishable by the General Assembly by
imprisonment not to extend beyond the session.
All bills for the raising of revenues or appropriating money: - ANSWER-Originate in
the House of Representatives
All bills passed by the General Assembly must: - ANSWER-a.) Originate in the
house of representitives.
