Questions are based on the following passage. The governor is empowered to veto single items of the budget bill, appending to each a message, and to return the same to the legislature if it is still in session. Such items can be enacted over his veto. This authority, not possessed by the president of the United States, lays a heavy responsibility on the governor for the integrity of the budget in all its parts. All bills passed within the last ten days of a legislative session fall under what is called the “30-day” rule. None can become a law unless within 30 days (Sundays included) it has been signed by the governor. The veto power is not used sparingly. More than one out of four bills falls to the deadly stroke of the executive pen. The “30-day” rule applies to

Questions are based on the following passage. The governor is empowered to veto single items of the budget bill, appending to each a message, and to return the same to the legislature if it is still in session. Such items can be enacted over his veto. This authority, not possessed by the president of the United States, lays a heavy responsibility on the governor for the integrity of the budget in all its parts. All bills passed within the last ten days of a legislative session fall under what is called the “30-day” rule. None can become a law unless within 30 days (Sundays included) it has been signed by the governor. The veto power is not used sparingly. More than one out of four bills falls to the deadly stroke of the executive pen. The governor’s veto power is greater than that of the president in that the governor has the ability to

Questions are based on the following passage. The consumer’s first line of defense is information. Before you buy any product— especially before you make a major purchase of any kind—get all the information you can about the manufacturer’s guarantee or warranty provisions. Remember, a guarantee is a statement by the manufacturer or vendor that he stands behind his product or service. Guarantees and warranties usually have limitations or conditions, so get all promises in writing. Before you buy any product or service covered by a guarantee or warranty, make sure you resolve these questions —What, exactly, is covered? —Whom should you call when you need repairs under the warranty? —Must repairs be made at the factory or by an “authorized service representative” to keep the warranty in effect? —Who pays for parts, for labor, for shipping charges? —How long does the warranty last? —If pro rata reimbursement is provided, what is the basis for it? —If the warranty provides for reimbursement, is it in cash or credit toward a replacement? Keep the warranty and sales receipt for future reference. The advice given to the consumer in this passage deals chiefly with

Questions are based on the following passage. The consumer’s first line of defense is information. Before you buy any product— especially before you make a major purchase of any kind—get all the information you can about the manufacturer’s guarantee or warranty provisions. Remember, a guarantee is a statement by the manufacturer or vendor that he stands behind his product or service. Guarantees and warranties usually have limitations or conditions, so get all promises in writing. Before you buy any product or service covered by a guarantee or warranty, make sure you resolve these questions —What, exactly, is covered? —Whom should you call when you need repairs under the warranty? —Must repairs be made at the factory or by an “authorized service representative” to keep the warranty in effect? —Who pays for parts, for labor, for shipping charges? —How long does the warranty last? —If pro rata reimbursement is provided, what is the basis for it? —If the warranty provides for reimbursement, is it in cash or credit toward a replacement? Keep the warranty and sales receipt for future reference. Guarantees and warranties, the passage implies, should be