In the United States, bills passed by Congress are vetoed by the President. The president has the power to prevent a bill from becoming law by returning it to Congress with objections within ten days (excluding Sundays) after it is presented to them. This action is known as a veto
. If the president vetoes a bill, Congress can reconsider it and attempt to override the veto. To override a presidential veto, both the House of Representatives and the Senate must pass the bill again with a two-thirds majority vote in each chamber. If successful, the bill becomes law despite the president's veto
. Additionally, there is a type of veto called a "pocket veto," which occurs if the president takes no action on a bill and Congress adjourns in a way that prevents the bill's return within the ten-day period. In this case, the bill does not become law and cannot be overridden by Congress
. In summary:
- The President vetoes bills passed by Congress.
- Congress can override the veto with a two-thirds majority in both houses.
- A pocket veto occurs if the president does not act and Congress adjourns, preventing the bill's return.
This veto power is a constitutional check that allows the president to reject legislation that does not align with their viewpoint or agenda
