Government
Georgia's State Capitol is in Atlanta, the capital since 1868.Georgia is governed under its tenth constitution, adopted in 1982, effective in 1983. Legislative power is vested in the General Assembly, which consists of a Senate of 56 members and a House of Representatives of 180. All members are elected for two-year terms. The Assembly meets annually.
Elected officials in the executive branch include the governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, attorney general, commissioner of insurance, state school superintendent, commissioner of agriculture, public service commissioner, and commissioner of labor. They are elected for four-year terms.
The Supreme Court consists of seven justices elected for six-year terms. Other courts include a court of appeals, superior courts, and various minor courts.
Georgia has 159 counties, more than any other state except Texas. The state sends 2 senators and 13 representatives to the U.S. Congress.
