USA HISTORY

MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800

THE US CONSTITUTION PREAMBLE ARTICLES AND AMENDMENTS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What does the word “veto” mean?
A
to agree
B
to reject
C
to impeach
D
to liberate
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -an official power or right to refuse to accept or allow something: The president has the power of veto over any bill that comes across his desk. In theory the British government could use its veto to block this proposal. The Senate voted to override the president’s veto of the proposed measures.

Detailed explanation-2: -The power of the President to refuse to approve a bill or joint resolution and thus prevent its enactment into law is the veto. The president has ten days (excluding Sundays) to sign a bill passed by Congress.

Detailed explanation-3: -transitive verb. : to refuse to admit or approve : prohibit. also : to refuse assent to (a legislative bill) so as to prevent enactment or cause reconsideration.

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