The governor's veto power and ability to call special sessions of the legislature __________.
A. can only ever be used in response to bills already passed by the House and Senate
B. were eliminated by the Constitution of 1876 to limit the governor's role in the state government
C. can allow the governor to influence the legislature through the threat of using those powers
D. provide the governor with the ability to determine party leadership and committee chairs in the legislature
Answer: C
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A. There is little requirement for constitutional amendment and revision. B. Appointed administrative positions in the state are less accountable to the state legislature. C. Political action is constricted within a constitutional straitjacket. D. There is less possibility of federal preemption of state law. E. State constitutions make the federal constitution seem obsolete.