Georgia and U.S. Government: Constitution, Courts, and Elections

What does Georgia's constitutional history demonstrate overall?

Constitutions were used to expand and restrict political participation based on those in power.

What is the term length for a United States senator?

6 years

What is the term length for a member of the U.S. House of Representatives?

2 years

What is the maximum number of terms a U.S. president may serve?

Two 4-year terms

What is the term length for the Governor of Georgia?

4 years

What is the maximum number of consecutive terms a Georgia governor may serve?

Two

What is the term length for members of the Georgia General Assembly?

2 years

How many members are in the Georgia Senate?

56

How many members are in the Georgia House of Representatives?

180

What is the total number of members in the Georgia General Assembly?

236

How many justices are on the U.S. Supreme Court?

9

How many justices are on the Georgia Supreme Court?

9

How many commissioners are on the Georgia Public Service Commission?

5

How many members are on the State Board of Pardons and Paroles?

5

How many members are on the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia?

26

What is the term length for Georgia's Lieutenant Governor?

4 years

What is the term length for members of the Georgia Public Service Commission?

6 years

What is the term length for the State School Superintendent of Georgia?

4 years

How many U.S. senators are there?

100

How many members are in the U.S. House of Representatives?

435

What does federalism refer to?

Sharing power between national and state governments

Who wrote Federalist #10 and #51?

James Madison

How many amendments are in the U.S. Constitution?

27

Which case established judicial review?

Marbury v. Madison

How many counties are in Georgia?

159

What case established the principle of 'separate but equal'?

Plessy v. Ferguson

When was the Bill of Rights ratified?

1791

What does quorum mean?

Majority needed to vote

When was the most recent Georgia Constitution ratified?

1983

What can lottery money be used for in Georgia?

Education

What does the Public Service Commission regulate?

Utilities

What is the supreme law of the land clause?

Supremacy Clause

How long does the Georgia General Assembly meet?

40 days

Where are felony trials held in Georgia?

Superior Court

What right is included in the Georgia Bill of Rights?

Right to privacy

What does the Necessary and Proper Clause give Congress?

Implied powers

What does the 10th Amendment grant?

Reserved powers

How many constitutions has Georgia adopted?

10

How are Georgia judges chosen?

Nonpartisan elections

Who has the line-item veto?

Governor

Is public education constitutionally required in Georgia?

Yes

What did the 19th Amendment grant women?

Voting rights

What did Brown v. Board of Education end?

Segregation in schools

What did the 26th Amendment lower the voting age to?

18

What is the term length for the Georgia Attorney General?

4 years

Which case overturned Plessy v. Ferguson?

Brown v. Board of Education

What does eminent domain mean?

Government taking land with compensation

Who enforces laws?

Executive branch

What is the highest court in Georgia?

Supreme Court

What is required to override a veto in Georgia?

Two-thirds majority

Which case recognized same-sex marriage?

Obergefell v. Hodges

What is the voting age in Georgia?

18

What did the Federalist Papers support?

The Constitution

How many counties are there in Georgia?

159

What does the Georgia Constitution ban?

Bills of attainder

Does Georgia require balanced budgets?

Yes

Who presides over the Georgia Senate?

Lieutenant Governor

Who has the authority to grant executive clemency in Georgia?

State Board of Pardons and Paroles

What proportion of the vote is required to win a Georgia election outright?

Majority

What occurs if no candidate receives a majority in Georgia?

Runoff election

What tax can local school systems in Georgia levy?

Ad valorem (property) tax

What is 'Home Rule'?

Local governments' authority to manage local affairs

What do Georgia State Courts primarily handle?

Civil cases and misdemeanors

Which courts have limited jurisdiction in Georgia?

Probate and Magistrate Courts

How are vacancies filled for Georgia judges?

Governor appointment

How are open judicial seats filled in Georgia?

Nonpartisan elections

Which body controls the University System of Georgia?

Board of Regents

Which state constitutionally protects privacy rights beyond the U.S. Constitution?

Georgia

Why were poll taxes and literacy tests used in Georgia?

To disenfranchise Black voters

Which amendment abolished slavery?

13th Amendment

Which amendment defines citizenship and equal protection?

14th Amendment

Which amendment prohibits denial of the vote based on race?

15th Amendment

What did the Voting Rights Act of 1965 target?

Poll taxes and literacy tests

Who presided over the Constitutional Convention of 1787?

George Washington

Which case expanded Congress's implied powers?

McCulloch v. Maryland

Which case gave Congress authority over interstate commerce?

Gibbons v. Ogden

Which Georgia constitutional amendment process requires voter approval?

Legislative 2/3 + statewide referendum

Which state has more counties than Georgia?

Texas

Which office administers Georgia elections?

Secretary of State

What does the Georgia Constitution forbid imprisonment for?

Failure to pay debts

Which court hears appeals from Georgia trial courts?

Court of Appeals

When did the U.S. Constitution go into effect?

1789

When were the Articles of Confederation ratified?

1781

What did Shays' Rebellion convince leaders of?

A stronger national government was needed

What did the Three-Fifths Compromise concern?

Representation and slavery

What did the Great (Connecticut) Compromise create?

A bicameral legislature

Who is called the 'Father of the Constitution'?

James Madison

Which clause allows Congress to regulate interstate commerce?

Commerce Clause

What is the Elastic Clause also known as?

Necessary and Proper Clause

Who oversees Georgia's constitutionally protected education system?

Board of Regents

Who is Georgia's chief legal officer?

Attorney General

When was Georgia's current constitution adopted?

1983

How many constitutions has Georgia adopted total?

10

Which amendment ended poll taxes in federal elections?

24th Amendment

What does the 15th Amendment protect voting rights based on?

Race

Which amendment gave Washington, D.C. electoral votes?

23rd Amendment

What is the minimum age to run for the Georgia House?

21

What is the minimum age to run for the Georgia Senate?

25

What is the minimum age to run for the U.S. House?

25

What is the minimum age to run for the U.S. Senate?

30