Which is an example of how the system of checks and balances works in Georgia?
a
reducing property taxes
b
overriding governor’s veto
c
signing a petition to repeal a law
d
appealing a case to a higher court
b. Overriding governor’s veto
The correct example of how the system of checks and balances works in Georgia is option b: overriding the governor's veto.
To understand how this works, it is important to know that the system of checks and balances refers to the constitutional principle that divides the powers of government among different branches to prevent one branch from becoming too powerful. In Georgia, just like in the United States as a whole, the government is composed of three branches: the executive branch (headed by the governor), the legislative branch (comprised of the General Assembly), and the judicial branch (consisting of the state courts).
In this case, when the governor vetoes a bill that has been passed by the General Assembly, it is an exercise of his executive power. However, the General Assembly has the power to override the governor's veto with a two-thirds majority vote in both the State Senate and the House of Representatives. This act of overriding the governor's veto is an example of how the legislative branch checks and balances the power of the executive branch.
It is worth mentioning that property tax reduction (a) is a policy matter and not directly tied to the system of checks and balances. Signing a petition to repeal a law (c) is an expression of citizen participation but does not involve the branches of government. Finally, appealing a case to a higher court (d) is part of the judicial system, which also contributes to checks and balances but is not specific to Georgia's system.