You are a governor. A bill that recently passed the state senate is on your desk, and you don't like it. Explain what you can do in each of the following three scenarios.

1. You don't like the whole bill.
2. You don't like certain parts of the bill.
3. You want to speak with the state legislature before signing the bill.

In the United States of America, a governor of the state has the power to function both as head of the state as well as head of government making him the chief executive officer and commander in chief of the particular state where he is in charge.

A. When the Governor doesn't like the bill, he can decline the entire bill.

Explanation

As per the amendments, a governor has the authority to reject the bill if he dislikes without discussing with his legislators or representatives. This act by which the governor has the right to reject the bill is known as 'veto'.

B. When the Governor doesn't like certain parts of the bill, he can strike out certain lines or parts of the bill.

Explanation

The amendments also give the governor the authority to strike off certain lines or individual portions of the bill while the remaining part remains the same. This act by which the governor has the right to cross out certain parts of the bill is known as 'line-item veto'.

C. When the Governor wants to speak with the state legislature before signing the bill, he can discuss with the state legislature.

Explanation

Before a bill reaches the governor, the state legislatures go through the bill, vote it and pass the bill. Then only the governor receives the bill. This act in which the governor allows to amend bill passed by the state legislature is known as 'amendatory veto'.