the governor of california has all of the following powers except

a. the pocket veto
b. the power to pardon convicted criminals
c. the chief command of the california national guard
a

yes

To determine which power the governor of California does not have among the options provided, let's examine each power:

a. The pocket veto: To understand if the governor of California possesses the power of pocket veto, you need to know what a pocket veto is. A pocket veto is a special type of veto available to certain executive officials where they can effectively veto a bill by taking no action and allowing it to expire, usually when the legislative session ends. In the case of California, the governor does not have a pocket veto power. Instead, the governor has the power to sign or veto bills passed by the State Legislature.

b. The power to pardon convicted criminals: A pardon is the act of granting full forgiveness and restoration of rights to a person convicted of a crime. The power to pardon convicted criminals is one of the governor’s powers in California. This power allows the governor to grant clemency or reduce the punishment of individuals convicted of crimes.

c. The chief command of the California National Guard: The governor of California does have the power to be the chief commander of the California National Guard. This means that the governor has control over the deployment of the state's National Guard forces, especially in times of emergency or when called upon by the federal government.

Based on the above explanations, the answer is A. The governor of California does not have the power of pocket veto.