The governor's power to influence the legislature through the threat and use of the veto power is magnified by the fact that the constitution provides the legislature with no means to override a veto by the governor.

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Most state constitutions and the U.S. Constitution provide mechanisms for the legislature to override a governor's or president's veto, typically requiring a supermajority vote, thus giving the legislature a means to counteract the veto power.

The Governor's Power to Influence the Legislature Through the Threat