What is the significance of the item veto to the legislative process at the state level?

Item veto is a special form of a veto where the highest executive officer, which is the governor in states, can veto only certain provisions of a bill without vetoing the entire legislative package that is introduced. This can be overturned in the same manner as a regular veto, but the remained of the package is accepted while only a single piece is vetoed. 

Explanation: they demanded for these terms:

-protection: they demanded for protection after the war

-money: the Soviet government got limited credits from Britain and Sweden but it rejected assistance offered by the United States.

-land in East Europe: The soviet took over the Eastern part of Europe

- they demanded resources to rebuild after the loss they suffered

-limits on Germany to US

-peace treaties