Answer:
The Governor is very powerful in budget negotiations because he or she can reduce or eliminate budget appropriations. On the other hand, the President’s options upon receiving the Budget are either to sign or veto the package in its entirety.
Step-by-step explanation:
At first glance, comparing the roles of the President and the California Governor with regard to the lawmaking processes of their respective governments appears to be an esoteric exercise for ivory tower academics. Our students often ask, “Why is it important that I be able to compare the respective powers and prerogatives of the President and the Governor? Is it not enough for me to know what the President can do in the federal system, and what the Governor can do in the California system?”
Indeed, reading even the most basic comparison of the similarities and differences in the respective roles of the President and the California Governor can cause one’s eyes to glaze over. How could all these obscure and technical distinctions ever be important? In practice, however, it is these similarities and differences that can cause a legislative proposal to succeed or fail.