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Who developed the state constitution that gave the governor an effective veto over laws passed by the legislature?
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In Texas why is a governors post adjournment veto so powerful?
Although the writers of the Texas Constitution back in the 1870s placed the majority of political power in the hands of the Legislature, they also gave the governor an effective tool to control public policy - the power to veto bills after the Legislature adjourns. Unless the governor vetoes a bill while the Legislature is in session, we have no opportunity to override the veto. That is why it is so powerful.
Does the governor of Missouri have pocket veto?
The governor of Missouri does have the right to do a pocket veto. The Missouri Constitution of 1820 states that if the governor does not act on a bill while legislature is in session it can become a law. This is found in Missouri Constitution in Article 4, section 10.
Does each state have a legislature?
Yes, each of the 50 states and each of the 5 organized unincorporated territories has its own Governor. The District of Columbia has a Mayor, and the district is under the direct jurisdiction of the federal Congress.
Does legislature contain the governor?
In the United States, each state's legislature includes the governor of that state, yes.
What is probably the Governor of New York's most powerful managerial tool?
The executive budget is perhaps the strongest managerial tool that the Constitution provides the Governor. Since 1927, Article VII of the New York Constitution has conferred on the Governor initial responsibility for proposing to the Legislature a coherent statewide plan for government spending.
What are two ways of amending the state constitution?
This would depend entirely on which state is involved. For some states, the legislature and governor can amend the constitution, or the people can amend it with an initiative. Each state has its own process.
Who can only call a special session of the legislature?
the governor
Who submits a state budget to the legislature?
The Governor submits a state budget to the legislature:)
If the colonial Virginia house of Burgesses passed a law who had to approve it before it went into effect?
For an act passed by the Virginia House of Burgesses, the "lower house" of the colonial legislature, to become effective, it had to be approved by the Governor's Council, the "upper house" of the legislature, who were colonists appointed by the King, and by the Governor, also appointed by the King.
How do you impeach iowa governor?
You would need the state legislature to impeach your governor.
Who branch of government is the governor general in?
legislature
Who leads our state government?
The Governor and Legislature.
