Georgia Constitution Practice Exam

Under what circumstance is the governor's signature not required?

1. For a proposed budget

2. Following a successful vote to override a veto

3. For appointing new members to a board

4. For all the above cases

The correct answer is: Following a successful vote to override a veto

The governor's signature is not required following a successful vote to override a veto because, in this scenario, the legislature has the authority to enact the law without the governor's assent. In Georgia, if the legislature votes to override a veto, they essentially nullify the governor's objection, allowing the legislation to become law even in the absence of the governor's signature. This process emphasizes the balance of power between the executive and legislative branches, ensuring that the legislature retains some degree of control over legislation, especially when there is a significant consensus among its members. In contrast, the governor's signature is typically required for a proposed budget and for appointing new members to a board, as these actions often involve the execution of laws or appointments that fall under the governor's constitutional authority. Thus, the answer identifies a specific legislative mechanism where the traditional requirement for the governor's signature is bypassed.