a convention called by two-thirds of all the
members of both branches. Alterations may also be made by like
majorities of two successive legislatures.

Georgia.

The first constitution was formed in 1777; the second in 1785; the
present in 1798, and amended in 1839, and 1844.

_Legislature._ Senate and house, together styled _general assembly_. The
members of both houses are elected biennially. Representatives are
apportioned among the counties according to population, including
three-fifths of the slaves. Age, twenty-one years; citizenship, seven
years; state residence, three years; county, one year. Senators are
elected in districts. Age, twenty-five years; citizenship, nine years;
state residence, three years; district, one year.

Bills are passed against the veto by two-thirds majorities. Bills not
returned by the governor within five days are laws, unless their return
is prevented by adjournment.

_Executive._ The governor is elected for two years; must be thirty years
of age; have been a citizen of the United States twelve years, of the
state, six years. No lieutenant-governor.

Secretary of state, treasurer, and surveyor-general, are elected for two
years.

_Judiciary._ A supreme court for the correction of errors, to consist of
three judges chosen by the legislature for six years, one every two
years; a superior court, whose judges are elected in their several
circuits for four years; inferior courts, one in each county, consisting
of five judges, elected by the people; courts held by justices of the
peace elected for four years.

Sheriffs are elected for two years, but may not be twice elected in four
years.

_Electors_, white male citizens and inhabitants of the state, having
resided in the county six months, and paid all the taxes required of
them, and which they had an opportunity of paying the preceding year.

_Amendments_ may be made by two successive legislatures, two-thirds of
both houses concurring.

Florida.

This state was admitted into the union with its present constitution, by
act of congress, March 3, 1845.

_Executive._ The governor is elected for four years, and is ineligible
for the next term. Age, thirty years; citizenship; state residence five
years. No lieutenant-governor.

A secretary of state, elected by the people for four years; a treasurer
and a controller of public accounts for two years.

_Legislature._ A senate and a house of representatives, styled, t