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GSU GA constitution
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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What court case dealt with implied powers? What kind of powers was granted? | McCullouch V Maryland 1819 ; court gave the federal government the rights and power to set up federal banks and the STATES do not have the power to tax the federal government. |
| 2 examples of implied powers | Banning discrimination Regulation of fire arms |
| What does the 10th Amendment states? Example. | Reserved powers Georgia can regulate its own school system but it can’t not declare war on France. |
| 4 factors that shaped the US government? | 10th amendment 14th amendment Nation supremacy US constitution |
| What are enumerated powers? And what are the examples? | Permits CONGRESS to exercise these powers like taxing, declaring war, and regulate interstate commerce. |
| How can congress have enumerated powers? | Elastic clause |
| What does the 14th amendment states? | No state can enforce any law that violates a US citizen rights. |
| Dual citizenship | Americans are citizens of both the nation and the state. They are govern by both. |
| What does the constitutional doctrine selective incorporation ensure? | States cannot enact laws that take away the constitutional rights of American citizens; enshrined in the bill of rights |
| What kind of power does the police have and they are delegated to which government? | Reserved powers Local government |
| What is GA term limits on the governor? | 4 years ( can only serve 2 terms / a total of 8 years) until 12 years period. Can choose to rerun |
| Does the governor have the authority to exercise line item veto? | YES- removes specific items from a budget |
| What are the requirements for GA House of Representatives ? | 21 years old Residency in ga at least two years Must live At least one year in the district they represent |
| What are the requirements for the US house? | 25 years old Citizen in the US for 7 years Resident of the state |
| What the requirements for GA senate | 25 years Residency in GA for 2 years At least one year for the district they represents |
| How many constitution have been adopted by GA? | 10 |
| When did GA last ratify a constitution? | 1983 |
| What are the qualifications for an attorney general? | 25 years old Citizen for 10 years Live in GA for 4 years |
| What are the responsible of an attorney general? | Represents the state in legal matters |
| What are all the GA constitutional boards? (7) | Public service commission State board of pardons/paroles State Transportation board Board of natural services Educational board Reagents Veterans service board |
| How many days do the Ga assembly meet each year and what for? | 40 days but not consecutive To pass state operating budget |
| What is a special session? | Happens with 3/5. Agreement of the members of each chamber. occurs in order to complete unfinished tasks for the year, such as outlining the government's budget for the next fiscal year, biennium, or other period; BASICALLY AN EXTRA SESSION |
| What are the term limits for GA legislators? | They are elected by their district for a 2 year term. |
| How many members make up GA assembly? | 236 |
| The passage of legislation by the general assembly requires what promotion of support from each chamber? | The passage of legislation requires a two-thirds vote from both houses. |
| What are the powers of board of regents of the university system of GA? | Rights to govern, control, and manage the university of GA. An educational system comprised of 35 institutions. They create new public colleges, and universities. |
| What does the constitution indicates about the state legal commitment to public education? | Free public education prior to college |
| What proportion of votes is required to be elected? | 50%, if not a run off must be held. |
| How many counties in GA? | 159 |
| What is eminent domain? | Taking private property for public use. |
| What is home rule? | Counties/cities have they ability to have some government and legal power of their own as as they don't violate the constitution. |
| What categories of expenditures for which lottery proceeds can be used? | Educational programs, and the governor annual budget |
| What does it mean to have an open direct primary? | Political party nominates candidates for the general election, and the voters can take part. |
| What is the jurisdiction of the state court in Ga court system? | State courts exercise limited jurisdiction within one county; Traffic violation’s , civil matters, issue search+arrest warrants |
| How are judges selected in GA? | State Court Judges are elected to four-year terms in nonpartisan, countywide elections. Candidates must be at least 25 years old, have been admitted to practice law for at least seven years, and have lived in the state for at least three years. |
| What are courts limited jurisdiction? | Specialized cases; less serious than those in courts of general jurisdiction |
| What court hear felony cases? | Superior court |
| How can taxes be Levied by local schools to assist with financing? | By property taxes |
| How can the condition be amended to affect specific individual counties/cities? | Home rule local government |
| Are there limit on cities & counties ability to tax + incur debt? | Law allows counties counties to levy 1% general sales tax & 4% states tax |
| What is consolidation? What is the procedures? | Combing with another county; majority vote |
| How may the GA constitution be amended? | Requires 2/3 vote by legislature |
| How many legislatures must be present in order for the general assembly to transact legislative business? | 3/5 of the assembly |
| How did state political use the constitution to push white supremacy in the 19th-20th century? | Constitution of 1877 Poll tax Grandfather clause |
| How has GA’s constitution historically approached judicial review? | Allowed to declare acts unconstitutional after 1861 |
| What are the legislative procedures according to the GA constitution for approval, veto & override of vetos? | A bill vetoed by the government is dead unless the general assembly overrides the veto by a 2/3 vote of the total membership of each house. |
| What does the GA constitution says about bills of attainder? | Act of legislature declaring a person guilty of a crime without trial (BANNED) |
| What does GA’s bill of rights say about limits on what the state of GA may do with respect to citizens who fail to pay their debts? | Prohibits imprisonment for debt |
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