How Powerful Is The President's Veto?
Civics 101
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The Constitutional Design of Checks and Balances
Veto is an important element of the constitutional design of checks and balances. The word veto comes from the latin for i forbid o. Congress may still override a veto from the president, even if the president vetoes the law. It's one of those institutions that translate this principle into concrete rules and procedures.
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