In state government, what is a possible outcome when the Governor vetoes a bill?

• A. The Governor can override the Legislature's decisions.
• B. A popular referendum is always required to override a veto.
• C. The Legislature may override the Governor's veto.
• D. The Supreme Court must approve any veto.

Answer: (C)

When a governor vetoes a bill, a possible outcome is that the Legislature can override the veto with a supermajority in both chambers, so the bill becomes law without the governor’s signature. In Georgia, this override typically requires two-thirds of the members in each house. If enough members vote to override, the bill takes effect regardless of the veto.

This reflects the check and balance between the executive and legislative branches. The governor cannot simply overrule the Legislature; instead, the Legislature has a path to enact laws even after a veto. A popular referendum isn’t automatically needed to override a veto, and the Supreme Court does not decide vetoes.