veto
Executives often have veto authority over legislation. This topic is part of Government within Government & Society. This page currently draws on 5 supporting questions, with answers and bonus facts available below.
veto trivia questions
A veto is the power to reject what?
Answer: A proposed law
Bonus fact: Executives often have veto authority over legislation.
Who can veto a bill passed by the U.S. Congress?
Answer: President
Bonus fact: The president may sign or veto legislation.
Congress can override a presidential veto with what fraction in both chambers?
Answer: Two-thirds
Bonus fact: A two-thirds vote in each chamber overrides a regular veto.
A presidential veto is a check on which branch?
Answer: Legislative branch
Bonus fact: The executive can reject legislation passed by Congress.
What special voting power do the five permanent Security Council members possess?
Answer: Veto
Bonus fact: A negative vote by a permanent member can block substantive resolutions.