Question

Which of the following is required by the Georgia state constitution?

A.
Personal income tax increases must be approved by voter referendum.

B.
The state must maintain a balanced budget and cannot spend more money than it takes in.

C.
Cuts to state welfare programs must be approved by the Georgia Supreme Court.

D.
All non-tax revenue that the state receives is used exclusively to fund education.

Answer 1

B.

The Georgia Constitution requires the state to balance its budget — appropriations cannot exceed available revenues, prohibiting deficit spending.