Question

Jimmy Carter served as Governor of Georgia from 1971-1975. Which issue would he have been MOST likely to have dealt with as Governor?

A) creating the HOPE scholarship program
B) decreasing the size of state government
C) resisting the integration of public schools
D) securing Atlanta's bid for the Summer Olympics

Answer 1

B) Decreasing the size of state government 

Answer 2

The correct answer is:

B) Decreasing the size of state government.

Jimmy Carter wanted to reorganize the state government and consolidate the state agencies. He expanded the governor's authority and structured a less complex state government. Carter negotiated a bill authorizing him to propose executive restructuring and to require a vote on it. His reorganization plan was submitted in January 1972, and was passed after two weeks of discussions. About 300 state agencies were merged into 22.