Author Question: Why is it difficult for the legislature to override a governor's veto during the legislative ... (Read 81 times)

khang · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

Why is it difficult for the legislature to override a governor's veto during the legislative session?

a. partisan politics
b. the structure of the legislation session
c. the consequences of going against the governor's plan can keep legislators off important committees
d. legislators who think that the governor should have final say in the legislative process

Question 2

Why are there so few actual governor vetoes on legislation that is passed by both houses in the legislature?

a. The governor does not want to alienate his or her party members in the legislature.
b. The threat of possible veto is enough for legislators to try to compromise on the governor's points to ensure a bill's passage.
c. The governor depends on the support of the party to get reelected.
d. The governor has his or her own agenda and is not as concerned with impending legislation.