GSU Georgia Constitution Exam Questions with Verified Solutions

GSU Georgia Constitution Exam Questions with Verified Solutions The supreme law for all Georgians is: Georgia Constitution Members of the Georgia General Assembly are elected: For (2) two year terms The President of the Georgia Senate is: Lt. Governor The title of Georgia's chief legal officer is: Attorney General One of the following executive officers is NOT elected by the voters: State Revenue Comissioner Georgia's General Assembly is: A bicameral body The commander in Chief of Georgia's militia is the: Governor Georgia Supreme Court judges are: Elected by the people for life terms The Georgia House has _______ members not less than 180 Pardons for offenses against the State of Georgia are granted by: The State Board of Pardons and Paroles Funds for the operation of Georgia government are appropriated: Annually by the General Assembly Georgia's State School Superintendent is: Elected by popular vote in a general election The present Georgia Constitution was adopted in: 1982 Regular sessions of the Georgia General Assembly meet: Annually, beginning the second Monday in January Proposed amendments to the Georgia Constitution are ratified by: Majority vote of citizens voting thereon in the next general election. As the basic law of Georgia, the state Constitution is subordinate to: The only way to remove a Georgia governor from office before his term has expired is through the process of: Recall and Referendum The Georgia Governor: Has a line item veto on appropriations bills only A Govenor of Georgia may: 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: are appointed by the governor. Most of the Governor's appointments are confirmed by the: Senate The Georgia General Assembly meets for (40) forty days The Georgia's Bill of Rights is found in: Article (1) one of Georgia's Constitution Reference of God is found where in Georgia's Constitution? The Preamble and Article (1) one The minimum age for the right to vote in Georgia is: (18) eighteen Persons convicted of a felony involving moral turpitude: May not register to vote, remain registered, or vote until completion of sentence. A run-off election: 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: (25) twenty-five years At the time of their election, members of the House shall be age: (21) twenty-one years With respect to apportionment of Senate and House districts: They must be composed on contiguous territory. The president Pro Tempore of the House is: 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: 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: A quorum in each house shall consist of a: Majority in the Senate, but plurality in the House. Each Senator & Representative must: Take an oath before being seated. The rules of procedures for each house: Are determined by each house for itself. Vacancies the General Assembly: Occurs when a member moves into another district. Salaries for members of the General Assembly Are set by the General Assembly but do not take effect until the end of the current term. A member of the General Assembly 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: Is punishable by the General Assembly by imprisonment not to extend beyond the session. All bills for the raising of revenues or appropriating money: Originate in the House of Representatives All bills passed by the General Assembly must: a.) Originate in the house of representitives. b.) Not refer to more than one subject matter. c.) Express no difference between the title and subject matter. **a,b, and c are correct** Bills, in order to become law, must: Receive a majority vote of those attending the session when the vote is taken in each house. Roll-call votes are taken: a.) When ordered by the presiding officer. b.) At the desire of one-fifth of members present. **a and b are correct.** Every general bill shall: a.) Be read by title three times in each house. b.) Be read on three seperate days in each house. c.) Be read in its entirety if directed by the presiding oficer or a majority of members request. **All of the above are correct.** Rejected bills may: a.) Not be again propsed during the same session which rejected it. b.) May be reconsidered if two-thirds of the rejection house consent. **a and b are correct.** Bills become law after passage by the General Assembly: a.) If the governor signs or fails to veto after six days and the General Assembly is in the session. b.) If the General Assembly has adjourned the Governor may sign the legislation within (40) days c.) If not vetoed by the Governor and the General Assembly has been adjourned (40) days. **All are correct** The general assembly may: **None of the above is correct** The House of Representatives has the sole power of impeachment: a.) Against any executive officer of the state. b.) Against any judicial officer of the state. c.) Against any member of the General Assembly. **a,b, and c are correct.** In judgements of impeachment proceedings: a.) The convicted may be removed from office. b.) The convicted is disqualified from holding or enjoying any office of honor, trust, or profit within the state. c.) The convicted is disqualified from receiving a pension from the state. d.) The convicted is not relieved from any criminal or civil liability. **All of the above are true** In judgements of impeachment proceedings: The convicted is removed from office. Taxes collected on alcoholic beverages: Requires three-fifths vote of the General Assembly before being used for prevention, education, and treatment relating to alcohol and drug abuse. Appropriations by the General Assembly: a.) Must be a specific sum of money. b.) May not be earmarked by a particular tax. **a and b are true** The Public Service Commission has ______ members and they serve ______ year terms five and six The Chairman of the Public Service Commission: Is elected by the members of the commission. The State Board of Pardons and Paroles: a.) Has five members appointed by the Governor. b.) Members serve for seven years. c.) Appoints its chairman from its membership. **All of the above are true** The State Personnel Board is: a.) Electde by the people. b.) Consists of seven persons appointed by the Governor. c.) Exempt from impeachment. **None of the above is true** The State Transportation Board: Is elected by majority vote of the members in the General Assembly who are in the Congressinal district which the person will represent. The chief executive officer of the State Transportation Board is: Selected by the State Transportation Board. The Veterans Service Board: a.) Assist of seven members appointed by the Governor. b.) Serves seven year terms. c.) Is composed of veterans of some war or armed conflict of he United States. **All of the above are true.** The Board of Natural Resources: a.) Consist of a member from each Congressional district. b.) **All above is true** All but one of the following are termed Constitutional Boards and Commissions: Board of Retirement Systems Elections for Governor and Lt. Governor are: Held every (4) four years after November 1986 on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November. Qualifications for Governor and Lt. Governor are: a.) Has been a citizen of the U.S Government for 15 years b.) Be (30) thirty years of age. **a and b are true** The Lt. Governor, in addition to being the President of the Senate, shall: a.) Have executive duties prescribed by the Governor. b.) Have duties prescribed by law. **a and b are correct** If an apointment by the Governor is rejected by the Senate: There are elected executive officers in Georgia: