Which of the following statement about the legislature’s power to override bills vetoed by the governor is incorrect?
A) The vast majority of bills are passed and sent to the governor during the early days of the session so that he or she has plenty of time to veto them.
B) The legislature has only overridden a veto once since World War II.
C) The veto gives the Texas governor a strong bargaining position with legislators.
D) It is difficult to override a veto.
Answer: A) The vast majority of bills are passed and sent to the governor during the early days of the session so that he or she has plenty of time to veto them.
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