No, I don't know who else would do it if the governor didn't, but I want to make sure that I'm not missing something
2007-08-01 08:37:09 · 6 answers · asked by The King 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
It depends on the state -- since the process for passing state laws is defined by the state constitution.
But generally, yes, the governor signs or vetoes legislation in a manner comparable to the federal system. And most states also allow for a veto override.
2007-08-01 08:40:26 · answer #1 · answered by coragryph 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Governors typically have the veto power, same as the President, so they can at least determine what doesn't become law. Some like Mel Carnahan, a former Democrat Governor of Missouri, have used that power lavishly and like dictators, with no regard for their state legislature. President Bush, by comparison, has used the presidential veto power very sparingly, and only in the case of moral issues which have split the nation. There has never ever been a sufficient majority vote in the legislature to override his veto.
2007-08-01 08:49:59 · answer #2 · answered by senior citizen 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. If the legislature passes a bill, the governor signs it and it becomes law. If the governor vetos it, it does not become law. Only exception is in a case where the passing of the bill requires a change to existing state laws that the voters must first approve BEFORE the governor can accept of veto it. Sometimes they actually let us voters have our 2 cents in the process.
2007-08-01 08:43:20 · answer #3 · answered by tushanna_m 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Governor can veto but legislature can override and pass
2007-08-01 08:40:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Typically Governor has veto power.
2007-08-01 08:39:50 · answer #5 · answered by urrrp 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Every state has a different constitution.
2007-08-01 08:39:17 · answer #6 · answered by DrDebate 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋