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What is the role of a lieutenant governor?
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to check and balance the actions of the governor
to check and balance the actions of the governor

to maintain order and decorum on the senate floor
to maintain order and decorum on the senate floor

to cast the tie-breaking vote in the state legislature
to cast the tie-breaking vote in the state legislature

to take over the governor’s duties if the governor is out of state
to take over the governor’s duties if the governor is out of state

Answer 1

The role of a lieutenant governor can include several responsibilities, but the most commonly recognized functions are:

1. To check and balance the actions of the governor.
2. To maintain order and decorum on the senate floor (if the lieutenant governor also serves as the president of the state senate).
3. To cast the tie-breaking vote in the state legislature (if applicable in the state).
4. To take over the governor’s duties if the governor is out of state or unable to perform their duties.

If you need to choose one response, it often depends on the specific duties assigned to the lieutenant governor in your state, but commonly, the most accurate general answer would be "to take over the governor’s duties if the governor is out of state." This is a fundamental aspect of the lieutenant governor's role in many states.