What steps are generally required for a Georgia constitutional amendment to take effect?

What steps are generally required for a Georgia constitutional amendment to take effect?

• A. Executive order by Governor
• B. Approval by simple majority in General Assembly and no voter approval
• C. Passage by General Assembly and voter approval
• D. Federal approval

Answer: (C)

In Georgia, changing the state constitution requires both the legislature and the people. A proposed amendment must be passed by the General Assembly, and then it goes to a statewide vote where the voters must approve it for it to take effect. The governor doesn’t unilaterally enact constitutional changes, and the federal government has no role in approving state constitutional amendments. So the process hinges on legislative approval followed by popular approval in a statewide election.

In Georgia, changing the state constitution requires both the legislature and the people. A proposed amendment must be passed by the General Assembly, and then it goes to a statewide vote where the voters must approve it for it to take effect. The governor doesn’t unilaterally enact constitutional changes, and the federal government has no role in approving state constitutional amendments. So the process hinges on legislative approval followed by popular approval in a statewide election.