Question
Why did the 1946 gubernatorial election require intervention by the Georgia Supreme Court?
A.
The race in Georgia was too close to call and a clear winner could not be determined.
B.
Georgia's outgoing governor claimed widespread voter fraud had swayed the election.
C.
Georgia's constitution had conflicting rules about the line of succession for the office of governor.
D.
African Americans sued the state over being prevented from participating in the state's primaries.
A.
The race in Georgia was too close to call and a clear winner could not be determined.
B.
Georgia's outgoing governor claimed widespread voter fraud had swayed the election.
C.
Georgia's constitution had conflicting rules about the line of succession for the office of governor.
D.
African Americans sued the state over being prevented from participating in the state's primaries.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct answer is **C. Georgia's constitution had conflicting rules about the line of succession for the office of governor.**
The 1946 gubernatorial election in Georgia was particularly complicated due to disputes regarding the legality and legitimacy of the election outcomes, leading to significant intervention by the Georgia Supreme Court in resolving these issues related to succession and eligibility.
The 1946 gubernatorial election in Georgia was particularly complicated due to disputes regarding the legality and legitimacy of the election outcomes, leading to significant intervention by the Georgia Supreme Court in resolving these issues related to succession and eligibility.