What is required to override a Governor's veto in Georgia?

What is required to override a Governor's veto in Georgia?

• A. A simple majority in both chambers
• B. A two-thirds vote in both chambers
• C. A two-thirds vote in the General Assembly only
• D. A statewide referendum

Answer: (B)

Overriding a Governor’s veto in Georgia requires a two-thirds vote in each chamber of the General Assembly. After the Governor vetoes a bill, it goes back to the legislature with the veto message. If both chambers approve the bill again by two-thirds of their elected members, the bill becomes law without the Governor’s signature. A simple majority in either chamber isn’t enough, which is why the option requiring only a majority in the General Assembly is incorrect. A statewide referendum isn’t part of the veto override process in Georgia either.

Overriding a Governor’s veto in Georgia requires a two-thirds vote in each chamber of the General Assembly. After the Governor vetoes a bill, it goes back to the legislature with the veto message. If both chambers approve the bill again by two-thirds of their elected members, the bill becomes law without the Governor’s signature. A simple majority in either chamber isn’t enough, which is why the option requiring only a majority in the General Assembly is incorrect. A statewide referendum isn’t part of the veto override process in Georgia either.