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How many provisions (paragraphs in Article 1, Section I) are there in the Bill of Rights of the Georgia constitution? 40 TERM 2 Name two or more provisions in the Georgia Bill of Rights that are not stated in the Bill of Rights of the U.S. Constitution. DEFINITION 2 "Freedom of Conscience," the right not to be abused during arrest or imprisonment, and forbids whipping and banishment as punishment for crimes. May not imprison citizens for failure to pay their debts May not directly or indirectly provide money in aid of religious institutions TERM 3 How many state senators are in the Georgia Senate? How many state representatives in the Georgia House of Representatives? DEFINITION 3 Senate - 56House 180 TERM 4 How long is a session (number of days) of the Georgia General Assembly? Explain how the General Assembly can convene on January 12, adjourn on March 27, and still call it a 40- day session. DEFINITION 4 40 working days each year but they are not necessarily consecutive The governor may call the General Assembly into a special session for a set number of days when the legislature major legislative business has been completed. Special sessions may also be called by agreement of three- fifths of the membership of each chamber TERM 5 The two key appellate courts in Georgia are the _____________ with ten judges and the _________ with up to nine(presently seven) justices. DEFINITION 5 Court of Appeals has twelve judges Georgia Supreme Court. up to seven to 9
The state's prosecuting attorney in each judicial circuit is called a (a) district attorney; (b) magistrate; (e) U.S. attorney, or (d) solicitor general. district attorney TERM 7 The power to discipline or remove judges is vested in the _______________. DEFINITION 7 magistrate courts, probate courts, juvenile courts, state courts, superior courts, Court of Appeals, and Supreme Court. Magistrate courts, probate courts, juvenile courts, and state courts shall be courts of limited jurisdiction. TERM 8 What is the job of the Public Service Commission? (What does it regulate?) How are its members chosen? DEFINITION 8 public utilities -- that is, electric, gas, telecommunications and transportation firmselected members who serve staggered, six-year terms. TERM 9 Give the titles of the state executive officers who are not appointed by the governor but who are elected in statewide elections. DEFINITION 9 Attorney General Secretary of State Commissioner of Insurance Commissioner of Agriculture Commissioner of Labor State School Superintendent Public Service Commissioners TERM 10 Name several purposes for which general obligation debt can be incurred by the state:How is general obligation debt repaid? DEFINITION 10 General obligation debt may be incurred by issuing obligations to acquire, construct, develop, extend, enlarge or improve land, waters, property, highways, buildings, structures, equipment or facilities of the State, its agencies, departments, institutions, and those State Authorities which were created and activated prior to the Amendment adopted November 8, 1960,instrumentality of the State if such revenue obligations are issued to finance toll bridges, toll roads, any other land public transportation facilities or systems or water or sewage treatment facilities or systems or to make or purchase, or land or deposit against the security of, loans to citizens of the State for educational purposes.
When taxes are not collected until the middle or the end of the year, how does the state pay its operating obligations in the first few months of the year? see para. I(b) The State may incur public debt to supply such temporary deficit as may exist in the State Treasury in any fiscal year because of necessary delay in collecting the taxes of that year but the debt so incurred shall not exceed, in the aggregate, five percent of the total revenue receipts, less refunds, of the State Treasury in the fiscal year immediately preceding the year in which such debt is incurred, and any debt so incurred shall be repaid out of the taxes levied for the fiscal year in which the loan is made. TERM 17 How is the State Board of Education comprised? DEFINITION 17 five offices comprise the Georgia Department of Education: the Office of Standards, Instruction and Assessment, the Office of Finance and Business Operations, the Office of Policy and External Affairs, the Office of Education Support and Improvement, and the Office of Technology Services. TERM 18 The executive officer of the State Board of Education is the _____________. How is he or she chosen? DEFINITION 18 The Sup. is elected by the people.The state superintended elected by the people TERM 19 The ______________________of the University System of Georgia is the governing body for the 34 public colleges and universities in the state DEFINITION 19 The board of regents TERM 20 What is the title of the chief executive officer of the University System of Georgia? DEFINITION 20 Chancellor
What is the maximum tax levy allowed for school tax within each local school system? 1%20 mills per dollar TERM 22 How many counties does Georgia have? DEFINITION 22 159 TERM 23 What is Home Rule? DEFINITION 23 Counties/cities have the ability to have some government and legal powers of their own as long as they are not allowing things outside of GA/US laws/constitutions: essentially local self government TERM 24 When did the present constitution of Georgia become effective? When was the last time it was amended? DEFINITION 24 1983 TERM 25 What does a traverse jury do? (see listing under "Judicial Branch" of LWVGA's Georgia Government). DEFINITION 25 A traverse juror is responsible for deliberating questions of fact and determining the validity of accusations against the accused person, based on proof. Traverse jurors serve in civil and criminal cases and their decision must be unanimous in federal
Outside of lotteries operated by and on behalf of the state, the government: must prohibit the establishment of private lotteries and casino gambling TERM 32 In regard to soverign immunity, the Constitution DEFINITION 32 indicates the state may waive such immunity in specific situations TERM 33 Which civil liverty is protected by the GA constitution DEFINITION 33 all of them TERM 34 Which civil liberty is not specifically protected by the GA constitution DEFINITION 34 right to privacy TERM 35 In regard to civil liberties, which of the following is false about the constitution DEFINITION 35 it provides for superiority of military authority over civil authority
Which of the following is not required to register to vote in GA A person must not have committed three or more misdemeanor violations in past ten years. TERM 37 According to Article II, the governor of the state of GA DEFINITION 37 may be suspended from office if a commission defined by the Constitution determines that a felony indictment relates to and adversely affects the administration of the office and the interest of the public are adversely affected. TERM 38 The number of representatives in the House and the number of Senators DEFINITION 38 provides for more members of the House than of the Senate. TERM 39 Which of the following would disqualify a person from being a member of the House of Rep. in the Gen. Assembly DEFINITION 39 being an officer in the executive branch TERM 40 The presiding officer of the House of Rep is DEFINITION 40 speaker
A person claims that the state has violated his civil liberty as protected under the GA constitution and under the U.S. Cons. May the state courts find that his liberty is protected under the state cons., but not under the federal cons. even though the language is the same in both the cons.? Yes TERM 47 To pass a bill in the House or in the Senate requires a favorable vote DEFINITION 47 a majority of all members TERM 48 All bills raising revenue or appropriating money must DEFINITION 48 originate in the House TERM 49 The Cons. requires that legislation DEFINITION 49 may not concern more than one subject TERM 50 One of the following executive officers is not elected by the voters: DEFINITION 50 State Revenue Commissioner
Georgia's General Assembly is a bicameral body TERM 52 Georgia Supreme Court judges are DEFINITION 52 elected by the people for six year terms TERM 53 Judges are selected DEFINITION 53 in nonpartisan elections TERM 54 According to Article III, Section IV, local or special legislation (affecting individual cities and/or counties) DEFINITION 54 is trumped by general legislation affecting all cities and/or counties TERM 55 Votes on Bills in the Gen. Assembly DEFINITION 55 must always be by the roll call if a bill involves appropriations
Who has the power of executive clemency in the Georgia Constitution? The State Board of Pardons and Paroles TERM 62 What are the age qualifications for holding elective office in Georgia (US Senate, US House, Georgia Senate, Georgia House)? Are there citizenship requirement for those seeking elective office? Residency requirements? DEFINITION 62 US senator-30 yrs. old. citizen of US for 9 years. inhabitant of state when chosen. US house-age 25. citizen for 7 years. inhabitant of state when chosen. GA senate-25. US citizen. GA citizen for at least 2 years. GA House-21. US citizen. Citizen of GA for at least 2 yrs. TERM 63 What are the responsibilities of the lieutenant governor in Georgia? DEFINITION 63 president of the senate-presides over debate in that chamber and oversees the Committee that determines Senate committee membership. He is also responsible for choosing the chairman of each committee. While he cannot vote or sponsor legislation, he works with advocates in the Senate to introduce the legislation for him. Governor is incapacitated temporarily, the Lieutenant Governor exercises the powers of the Governor. If the Governor dies or otherwise can no longer fulfill his duties, the Lieutenant Governor serves the Governor's unexpired term. TERM 64 Besides the governor and lieutenant governor, what positions are identified by the Georgia constitution as being elected executive officers? DEFINITION 64 secretary of state, attorney general, state school superintendent, commissioner of agriculture, commissioner of labor, commissioner of insurance TERM 65 What are the qualifications to serve as Georgias attorney general? What are his/her responsibilities? DEFINITION 65 What are the qualifications to serve as Georgias attorney general? What are his/her responsibilities?
What are the qualifications to serve as Georgias attorney general? What are his/her responsibilities? 1 of 2 US citizen, 10 years. legal resident of state for 4 years immediately preceding election/appt. 25 yrs old. active-status member of state bar of georgia for 7 years. not engage in private practice of law during term. As provided by the state constitution and general state law, the attorney general as head of the Department of Law is responsible for:acting as the legal advisor to the executive branch;giving opinions on questions of law upon requests of the governor and heads of executive departments (official opinions) and other state officials (unofficial opinions); TERM 67 What are the qualifications to serve as Georgias attorney general? What are his/her responsibilities? 2 of 2 DEFINITION 67 representing the state in all capital felony cases (those involving the death penalty) before the Georgia Supreme Court;representing the state in all civil actions in any court;representing the state in all cases before the U.S. Supreme Court;prosecuting any state officer or other person or entity for violating any criminal statute while dealing with or for the state;conducting investigations into the affairs of the stat TERM 68 List the Georgia constitutional boards and commissions (see Article IV). How are members selected for each board or commission? What are the responsibilities of each? DEFINITION 68 PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION-elected statewide, oversees utilities like gas, electricity,communication networks, transportation; PARDONS AND PAROLES- governor appoints, can stay death sentence, executive clemency, inmates and parole times: STATE PERSONNEL BOARD-appointed by governor, hr/benefit programs to govt workers: STATE TRANSPORTATION BOARD-one member per district elected by majority vote of general assembly, highway construction, railroads: VETERANS SERVICE BOARD-governor: BOARD OF NATURAL RESOURCES-1 member per congressional district and 5 at large appointed by governor: EDUCATIONAL BOARD-governor, one member per district, local schools: REGENTS-one per district, appointed by governor: colleges TERM 69 How many days does the Georgia General Assembly meet each year in session? How can they convene in mid-January but adjourn at the end of March? What is a special session? DEFINITION 69 meets annually in a regular session that begins on the second Monday of January and lasts up to 40 legislative days: may be called into special session by the governor, who sets the agenda, or by agreement of three-fifths of the membership of each chamber TERM 70 What is the term length for Georgia state legislators? DEFINITION 70 2 years
What requirements does Georgia have for those who wish to vote in an election? US citizen, citizen in GA/county, 18 by election day: cant be a felon/mentally incompetent TERM 77 What is eminent domain? DEFINITION 77 taking of private property for public use such as expanding ahighway, constructing facilities, and laying water or sewer lines TERM 78 How many counties are there in Georgia? DEFINITION 78 159 TERM 79 What is Home Rule? DEFINITION 79 counties/cities have the ability to have some government/legal powers of their own as long as they are not allowing things outside of GA/US laws/constitutions: essentially local self government TERM 80 What are the categories of expenditures for which lottery proceeds can be used? DEFINITION 80 educational programs and purposes: governor's annual budget including recommendations for use of the funds
What does it mean to have an open, direct primary? all voters can take part. Primary elections are one means by which a political party nominates candidates for the next general election.a direct primary election in which voters need not meet a test of party. In an open primary, voters can participate in any party's primary that they choose. TERM 82 What is the jurisdiction of the State Court in Georgias court system? DEFINITION 82 misdemeanor violations-traffic cases, and all civil actions, regardless of the amount claimed, unless the superior court has exclusive jurisdiction: hearings on applications for an issuance of search and arrest warrants: preliminary hearings TERM 83 What civil liberties are protected by the Georgia Constitution? DEFINITION 83 similar to bill of rights shite: church and state: death penalty: free expression: gay and lesbian rights: open government: poverty: prisons: race and national origin: students and juveniles rights: voting rights: women and choice: workers rights TERM 84 What civil liberties are not protected by the Georgia Constitution? DEFINITION 84 right to privacy-not in constitution but recognized TERM 85 How are judges (in the state judiciary) selected in Georgia? (distinguish vacancies from open seats) DEFINITION 85 All judges are selected by nonpartisan elections. The initial term of office is six years for appellate judges and four years for superior court judges: governor can appoint people to vacant/newly created judgeships: judicial nomination committees to fill vacancies
Are there limits on cities and counties ability to tax and incur debt? law allows counties to levy a one percent general sales tax and 4 percent state tax: debt cannot exceed ten percent of the assessed value of taxable property w/in the jurisdiction: annual limit on amount that can be borrowed on short-term basis: voters must approve issuance of new debt by vote in election TERM 92 What is consolidation? What procedures does a local government have to go through in order to consolidate? DEFINITION 92 combine with another county: limit of 159 min. counties: must be started through passage of act in general assembly and approved by a majority of those voting in referendums in each of the affected counties: can consolidate county and city govt's too TERM 93 How may the Georgia Constitution be amended? DEFINITION 93 requires 2/3 vote by legislature: no limit on number of amendments submitted to voters at one election: voters cannot petition for certain amendments to be included: requires ratification by a majority of the voters casting ballots: proposals are votes on in next statewide gen. election after being submitted to electorate by the general assembly TERM 94 Article I of the Georgia Constitution provides for a bill of rights. What sorts of individual rights are included here? How does this compare with the federal bill of rights? DEFINITION 94 life, liberty, property: equal protection: freedom of conscience: religion: speech and press: libel-truth as evidence: protection of citizens: right to bear arms: assemble and petition: no bill of attainder: trial by jury: right to courts: searches, seizures, warrants: benefit of counsel: habeas corpus: self-incrimination: arrest/abuse of prisoners: jeopardy of life/liberty probidden: treason: effect of conviction" no banishment and whipping: no involuntary servitude: no imprisionment for debt: costs of case not paid beore trial: social status never subject to legislation: exemptions from levy and sale" spouse's separate property: enumeration of rights not denial of others: marriages of same sex prohibited TERM 95 What does Georgias Bill of Rights say about limits on what the State of Georgia may do with respect to citizens who fail to pay their debts? DEFINITION 95 prohibits imprisonment for debt
How many constitutions have been adopted by Georgia? When did Georgia last ratify a constitution? 10: last ratification- TERM 97 What does the Georgia constitution say about sovereign immunity? DEFINITION 97 ability of citizens to sue the state/local govt, immunity of govt for its acts harming property or persons: const. says that the state may waive such immunity in specific situations TERM 98 What are the responsibilities of the Georgia Public Service Commission? How are members selected for the Commission? DEFINITION 98 5 members who are elected statewide for staggered, 6 year terms: regulates telephone services, utilities such as gas and electricity, communication networks and transportation such as trucking and rail systems TERM 99 What are the responsibilities of the State Board of Pardons and Paroles? DEFINITION 99 power to stay death sentences: executive clemency TERM 100 What does the Georgia Constitution say about bills of attainder? What is a bill of attainder? DEFINITION 100 declaring a person/group of persons as guilty and punishing them without the benefit of a judicial trial: no bill of attainder will pass
