Question

what power do most state governors have that the president of the united states does not?
the gubernatorial pardon
the line - item veto
the power to issue executive orders

Explanation:

1. Gubernatorial pardon: Both governors (in some states) and the US President have pardon - like powers. The President has the power to pardon federal offenses, and many state governors can pardon state - level offenses. So this is not a power unique to governors that the President lacks.
2. Line - item veto: The US Supreme Court has ruled that the line - item veto (the power to veto specific provisions of a bill without vetoing the entire bill) is unconstitutional for the President. However, many state governors have the line - item veto power to modify budget - related or other appropriations bills by vetoing specific items.
3. Power to issue executive orders: Both the President and state governors can issue executive orders. The President issues executive orders to manage the federal government, and governors issue them to manage state government operations.

Answer:

B. the line - item veto