Final answer:
The governor has the power to veto bills and appropriations, issue executive orders, make appointments, and grant pardons. They can also call special sessions of the legislature. However, governors do not have the power to dismiss the assembly, declare war, raise an army, make peace, coin money, or pardon criminals.
Step-by-step explanation:
The governor has the power to veto any bill or concurrent resolution passed by the Legislature and to veto specific items in appropriation bills. However, the Legislature may override any veto, including a line-item veto of an appropriation, by a two-thirds vote. In addition to the power of veto, governors can also issue executive orders, prepare the state budget, make appointments, and grant pardons to criminals.
In some states, only the governor has the power to call a special session of the legislature. Governors also have tremendous power over the legislative branch because they serve year-round and hold office alone.
While the Constitution requires the governor to cause the laws of the state to be faithfully executed, it does not grant the governor the power to dismiss the assembly, declare war, raise an army, make peace, coin money, or pardon criminals, among other things.