The governor's main legislative powers provided by the constitution include __________
a. the veto and the authority to call and set the agenda for special sessions
b. the power to appoint the presiding officers of the legislature
c. the power to set the legislative agenda during the regular session
d. the power to appoint the parliamentarian of the House and the Senate
Answer: a
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