Civil Government of Virginia by William Fayette Fox
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The VETO power is one of the most important powers possessed by the governor. When a bill is passed by the General Assembly it is sent to the governor for his signature. If he SIGN it--that is, writes his name upon it--it is then a law. If he VETO the bill, or any item contained in it appropriating money, the bill, or such part of it as is vetoed, cannot become a law until it is again passed by a two-thirds vote of both houses. (VETO is a Latin word meaning I FORBID.) In case the Governor dies, or is in any way incapacitated for performing the duties of his office, the Lieutenant-Governor shall act; and in case of the inability of both, the President PRO TEMPORE of the Senate shall act. INCAPACITATED for office means legally disqualified. The governor would be incapacitated if he should refuse to qualify by taking the necessary oath, or if he should reside out of the State, or if he should be convicted on impeachment. LIEUTENANT-GOVERNOR. Elected. At the same time and for the same term as the Governor, and his qualifications and the manner of his election in all respects shall be the same. He shall be the President of the Senate, but shall have no vote, except in case of an equal division. For the same term means for the same length of time. The governor |
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