The governor's only significant constitutional budget power is
A) transferring funds from one line item to another.
B) reducing funds in one or more line items on his own initiative.
C) vetoing all or part of the biennial legislative appropriations act.
D) submitting a draft budget for legislative consideration.

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The governor's only significant constitutional budget power is to veto all or part of the biennial legislative appropriations act. This gives the governor significant influence over the state budget, as the legislature must work with the governor to ensure a budget is passed that he or she will sign into law. The other options listed are budgetary powers that may be held by the governor in some states, but are not guaranteed by the constitution.

The Governor's Only Significant Constitutional Budget Power Is