Gov Test 3 - 20 vocab words + will be on exam

Carter Center

Organization that promotes democracy, human rights, and fair elections

Blue Dog Democrats

Moderate/conservative democrats who hold more traditional political views; example is pro 2nd amendment

Trickle Down Realignment

Theory that people don't switch parties all at once but slowly over time

Plural Executive

Georgia’s executive power is divided among several elected officials

Judicial Qualification Committee

A checks and balances on judges, and can remove them for bad behavior

Dillion’s Rule

The idea that local governments only have powers given to them by the state

Populist Movement

Supported farmers/workers against wealthy business interests

County Unit System

Was a voting system used in GA that gave rural counties more voting power than larger, more populated counties

The New South

A movement to modernize the South through industry, and economic growth after the Civil War

Flat Tax

A tax system where everyone pays the same tax rate regardless of income

Crossover Day

The deadline for bills to pass their original chamber in legislature

Probate Judge

A county judge who handles wills, estates, and certain legal matters

Stagflation

When inflation and unemployment are both high while the economy grows slowly

Eugene Talmage

Powerful governor during Jim Crow who supported racial segregation and white supremacy

Jimmy Carter

Former governor, 39th u.s. president; known for supporting human rights, promoting world peace, and founding the Carter Center

Richard Russell

Powerful Ga governor who supported racial segregation and opposed civil rights during the Jim Crow era

Run Off Election

A second election when no candidate receives the required amount of votes to win

Recall Elections

An election to remove an elected official from office before their term ends

3 Governor Controversy

Political conflict involving Herman Talmadge, Melvin Thompson, and Ellis Arnall, who all claimed the governor's office after Eugene Talmadge died

Bifactional Politics

System where two political parties compete for power

Rank Choice Voting

System where voters rank candidates in order of preference instead of choosing just one

Short Response: 3 political parties and 4 political factions that changed Georgia

Democratic Party- dominated Georgia politics, Republican Party- began regaining power in Georgia politics, and populist party- supported farmers and working people against big businesses

Dixiecrats- Wanted to protect segregation and Jim Crow laws, populists- Supported ordinary working people and farmers over wealthy businesses, blue dog democrats- Moderate, conservative on social issues, but more liberal on economic issues, national Democratic Party loyalist- Supported Jim Crow but were open to slow reforms and focused more on national issues

Short response: What makes Georgia Election Different?

Use runoff elections when no candidate receives more than 50% of the vote, also allows ranked-choice voting for military voters

Short Response: What was Georgia’s role in the Civil Rights movement?

Atlanta was a major center of the Civil Rights Movement because it was home to Martin Luther King Jr. and other civil rights leaders; Atlanta also had more support from white politicians and business leaders than other Southern cities

Essay Prompt: What happened in the 3 Governor’s Controversy?

When Governor Eugene Talmadge died before taking office, his son, Herman Talmadge, wanted to become governor, but Melvin Thompson and Ellis Arnall had competing claims. Legislature chose Herman Talmadge because of write-in votes, but Thompson and Arnall also claimed the position. The courts ruled that Thompson would serve until a special election, which Herman Talmadge later won