Question

After a state legislature approves a budget, what power do many governors have over the budget?

The governor can send it back to committee.
The governor can require 2/3 approval.
The governor can veto specific lines.
The governor can propose a new budget.

Answer 1

The governor can veto specific lines. Many governors have a line-item veto allowing them to strike particular spending items from a budget without vetoing the whole bill.