GEORGIA CONSTITUTION OF 1945

(text as ratified by Georgia voters on Aug. 7, 1945)

(Note: Legally, the Constitution of 1945 was a single amendment to the Constitution of 1877 replacing all articles and amendments of the 1877 document. Practically, however, it represents a separate constitution, as the 1877 constitution was replaced in its entirety by the 1945 document.)

Preamble

Art. I Bill of Rights

Art. II Elective Franchise

Art. III Legislative Department

Art. IV Public Utilities, Eminent Domain, Police Power, Insurance Companies, Contracts, Etc.

Art. V Executive Department

Art. VI Judiciary

Art. VII Finance, Taxation and Public Debt

Art. VIII Education

Art. IX Homesteads and Exemptions

Art. X Militia

Art. XI Counties and Municipal Corporations

Art. XII Laws of General Operation in Force in This State

Art. XIII Amendments to the Constitution

Art. XIV Merit System

Art. XV Home Rule

Source: Ga. Laws 1945, p. 8

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