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The "line item veto" makes no sense to me, and I know of no country with a similar rule. Nor does it seem to relate to judicial review at all.

If the executive thinks a law is unconstitutional, they can just not sign it.

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and leave it on their desk until the session ends? I think there is a time limit and then the legislature can try again with a higher majority.

I meant they can actively veto it and say it seems unconstitutional. Although there is a "pocket veto" at the US presidential level. If the President doesn't sign it in 10 working days, it's considered vetoed as if he had actively done so.

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