Some presidents have argued that they should have the power of a line-item veto,which is the authority to nullify or cancel specific provisions of a bill,usually a budget appropriations bill,without vetoing the entire legislative package.A line-item veto is a challenge to which of the following principles?

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The principle being challenged by a line-item veto is separation of powers, as it would give the executive branch the power to directly and selectively nullify provisions passed by the legislative branch. This would blur the lines between the different branches of government, which is not consistent with the concept of separation of powers.

Some Presidents Have Argued That They Should Have the Power