Who is responsible for proposing constitutional amendments in Georgia?

Who is responsible for proposing constitutional amendments in Georgia?

• A. The Governor
• B. The General Assembly
• C. The Secretary of State
• D. The Supreme Court

Answer: (B)

Amendments to Georgia's constitution are initiated by the General Assembly, the state legislature. The Governor does not propose constitutional changes; his role is to sign or veto laws passed by the legislature, not to initiate amendments. Typically, the General Assembly must approve a proposed amendment by a two-thirds vote in both chambers before it goes to voters for ratification in a statewide election. The Secretary of State handles elections and certification, and the Supreme Court handles judicial matters, but neither proposes constitutional amendments. So, the body responsible for proposing constitutional amendments is the General Assembly.

Amendments to Georgia's constitution are initiated by the General Assembly, the state legislature. The Governor does not propose constitutional changes; his role is to sign or veto laws passed by the legislature, not to initiate amendments. Typically, the General Assembly must approve a proposed amendment by a two-thirds vote in both chambers before it goes to voters for ratification in a statewide election. The Secretary of State handles elections and certification, and the Supreme Court handles judicial matters, but neither proposes constitutional amendments. So, the body responsible for proposing constitutional amendments is the General Assembly.