This outline is designed to be used with the (NGE). The NGE is a joint effort meant to be "the first state encyclopedia to be conceived and designed exclusively for publication online ... [helping] users understand the rich history and diverse culture of Â鶹´«Ã½'s still-unfolding story." The encyclopedia is overseen by the Â鶹´«Ã½ Humanities Council in partnership with the University of Â鶹´«Ã½ Press, The State of Â鶹´«Ã½, and GALILEO: Â鶹´«Ã½ Virtual Library.

A good starting point in the NGE is the article, "" ().

You may also use other sources to help you study. Unit 10 of Â鶹´«Ã½ Public Broadcasting's  covers state government and is also available for free. Recent scholarship on Â鶹´«Ã½ state government can be found in Â鶹´«Ã½ State Politics: The Constitutional Foundation by Lee M. Allen, with Marc G. Pufong and Jason S. Kassel. Please check with Odum Library or your local library for the availability of additional resources.

The Â鶹´«Ã½ Exemption Exams are offered online at no cost and may be taken as many times as is needed to obtain a passing score (Request Online Access). The passing score on the Â鶹´«Ã½ Constitution Exam is 52% (13 correct answers out of 25 total).

Which Â鶹´«Ã½ Legislative Exemption Exam Do I Need? Do I need both?

Areas of Study:

The Â鶹´«Ã½ Constitution

    • Important Topics of Study:
      • Â鶹´«Ã½ Constitution
      • Â鶹´«Ã½ Bill of Rights
      • Constitutional Conventions

Executive Branch

    • Important Topics of Study: 
      • Executive Branch: Overview
      • Executive Branch Officials: Overview
      • Governor
      • Lieutenant Governor
      • Secretary of State
      • Attorney General
      • Â鶹´«Ã½ Public Service Commission

Legislative Branch

    • Important Topics of Study:
      • Â鶹´«Ã½ General Assembly
      • Legislative Process: Overview
      • State Budgeting

Judicial Branch

    • Important Topics of Study:
      • Judicial Branch: Overview
      • Supreme Court of Â鶹´«Ã½
      • Court of Appeals of Â鶹´«Ã½

Local Government

    • Important Topics of Study:
      • Â鶹´«Ã½'s County Governments
      • Â鶹´«Ã½’s City Governments
      • Regional Commissions of Â鶹´«Ã½
      • Home Rule and Ordinances
      • Local Revenue Sources
      • Preservation Laws

Education

    • Important Topics of Study:
      • Â鶹´«Ã½ Department of Education
      • Public Education (PreK-12)
      • University System of Â鶹´«Ã½

Other Areas of Study

    • Important Topics of Study:
      • Public Authorities and Public Corporations
      • Statutory and Executive Boards and Commissions