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mpobi80

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For what types of bills can the governor of Texas use a line-item veto?
 
  a. appropriations
  b. none
  c. abortion
  d. procedural

Question 2

How does the veto power of the Texas governor differ from that of the president of the United States?
 
  a. The governor can use the line-item veto on any bill, but the president is restricted to using it on appropriations bills.
  b. The governor can veto a bill twice, but the president can only veto a bill once and is powerless if the legislature overrides it.
  c. Unlike the president, a veto by the governor on a bill cannot be overridden by the legislature.
  d. Unlike the president, if the governor fails to sign a bill by a certain deadline, it is passed automatically.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: a

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Answer: d





 

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