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One of the most overlooked of the presidential powers is clemency. He can pardon or commute the sentence of any federal prisoner. What's more, there is no supervision of this power; he doesn't have to get anyone's approval, nor does he have to explain his actions to anyone.
Governors have the power of clemency for state prisoners. Due to one controversial decision, one state recently considered limiting the governor's powers of clemency.
Although the power of clemency is absolute, it is not without consequence. Jerry Ford outraged enough people by freeing Nixon that, according to many pundits, he was unable to win re-election.
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∙ 13y agothey both share the right to make laws but for a governor it for the state but for the president its for the us
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Who has the power of state legislatures and governors?
The president
What is a power that state governors have that the president does not?
a line item veto
What is the power that most state governors have that the president does not?
a line item veto
What are the legislative power of the governor?
All governors have the power to veto bills the legislature has passed. Indeed , most governors have greater veto power than the President of the United States has.
What are the powers of the governor?
All governors have the power to veto bills the legislature has passed. Indeed , most governors have greater veto power than the President of the United States has.
The power to grant pardons and reprieves lies with what positions?
In the United States, the chief executive has that power; the President, or the various Governors.
The president of the Federal Reserve has the power to raise or lower the reserve requirements of member banks?
no the board of governors
What can you do as a governor that you cant do as president?
Some state governors have a line item veto power. Governors of small states do not have the security restrictions placed on the President. They can walk around town for example and lead almost a normal life.
Are the governors appointed by the President?
No.
Are governors are appointed by the president?
No.
What are the governors have judicial powers?
No governors have judicial power. That power rests with the judicial branch.
What does vetoes?
It is Latin for "I forbid". The president and state governors have the power to veto legislation, which means to reject it -- prevent it from becoming law.
