The legislature of Texas has proposed an appropriations bill. The governor, however, wants to omit a few items of the bill. Which of the following actions can help her make the changes?

a. using her right to a line item veto
b. ordering the legislature to incorporate her changes
c. disapproving the bill and asking for a fresh bill
d. passing the bill to the lieutenant general


Answer: A

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