This text prepares students for the required test on the Constitution and Government of Georgia by providing a comprehensive overview of the state’s political institutions and foundational principles. Covering topics such as Georgia’s Constitution, the executive branch, legislature, judiciary, local government, and the electoral system, the book offers a detailed examination of how state governance functions and evolves. With a focus on the structure, powers, and responsibilities of each branch, as well as recent partisan changes and electoral dynamics, this textbook equips students with a clear understanding of Georgia’s government within the broader context of American federalism.
Introduction
Georgia's Constitution
History
The 1983 Constitution
The Executive
Office of the Governor
Plural Executive
Fiscal Authority
Legislative Authority
Political Authority
The Legislature
Lawmaking
Oversight
Representation
Bicameralism
Leadership
Committees
The Judiciary
Size of the Judiciary
Jurisdiction
Appellate Courts
Superior Courts
Other Courts
Local Government
Counties
Municipalities
School Boards
Special Districts
Elections and Partisan Change
County-Unit System
Pre-Clearance and Federal Oversight
A Decade of Change
Conclusion
Michael
Digby
Michael Digby is Emeriti Faculty at GCSU in the Department of Government and Sociology.