The governor of North Carolina is empowered to veto specific provisions in legislation that have passed both houses of the state legislature. This is an example of a ________.

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The power described in the question is that of a line-item veto, which allows the governor to veto specific provisions of a bill while leaving the remainder intact. This differs from a general veto, which would nullify the entire bill, or a precision strike, which is not a term commonly used in relation to veto power. The other options (precise veto and drafting authority) are not recognized terms in relation to veto power.

The Governor of North Carolina Is Empowered to Veto Specific