Question

What is the role of a lieutenant governor?
(1 point) Choose One
Responses

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

Answer 1

The role of a lieutenant governor can vary by state, but commonly it includes responsibilities such as:

- 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

Given these options, while the roles can overlap, the most accurate choice for a general understanding of the role of a lieutenant governor would be:

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

This is a primary responsibility that many lieutenant governors have. However, it's important to note that lieutenant governors may also have legislative duties, such as breaking tie votes in legislative bodies.