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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 maintain order and decorum on the senate floor
• to cast the tie-breaking vote in the state legislature
• to take over the governor's duties if the governor is out of state

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to cast the tie-breaking vote in the state legislature

Explanation: the lieutenant governor typically serves as the presiding officer of the state senate—maintaining order there and casting tie-breaking votes—and also succeeds or acts for the governor if the governor is unable to serve.