Regular Veto

Definition

A regular veto refers to the President's power to reject a bill passed by Congress. The President can send back the bill with objections, and if Congress wants to override the veto, they need a two-thirds majority vote in both houses.

Related terms

Executive Order: A directive issued by the President that manages operations of the federal government but does not require Congressional approval.

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