What new position created by Georgia Constitution contributed to the Three Governors Controversy?

The Three Governors Controversy in Georgia was significantly influenced by the creation of the position of lieutenant governor in the 1945 state constitution. This new role led to a power struggle when the elected governor, Ellis Arnall, was succeeded by both Melvin E. Thompson, the lieutenant governor, and Herman Talmadge, who claimed the governorship after his father’s death. The conflict arose as both men asserted their legitimacy to the office, resulting in a political crisis that highlighted the ambiguities in the state's governance structure. Ultimately, the U.S. Supreme Court had to intervene to resolve the situation.