Question

The 1946 Governor's race in Georgia was surrounded in controversy. Which statements regarding this race are the MOST accurate? Choose the BEST (2) TWO.
A

The Supreme Court denied the right to a special election needed to be held to decide the winner which had set a precedent for the federal court system's in state affairs

B.Three candidates were involved in a power struggle for the governor's seat which was settled by the Georgia Supreme Court.

C.Georgia's white primary system only allowed whites to vote in statewide primaries which decided elections before African Americans could even vote I the general elections.

D.Ellis Arnall, supporter of abolishing the poll tax died before he could take office as governor

E.The Georgia Constitution stated the lieutenant governor could only take office if the governor was removed through a statewide referendum.

Answer 1

Answer:

B and E

Explanation:

A. Right to special election to be held in November 1948 was granted

B. The conflict was between three candidiates Ellis Arnall, the outgoing governor, Melvin E. Thompson, the lieutenant governor-elect, and Herman Talmadge, Eugene Talmadge's son.

C. there was no such issue with voters' race

D. It was  Eugene Talmadge, the governor-elect of Georgia, and not Ellis Arnall who died before taking office.

E. True