The presidential veto (10 marker)
- Created by: Rachellowe
- Created on: 17-05-18 17:00
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The Presidential Veto
The president doesn’t have to sign bills into law
The regular veto is a much-used weapon – the threat of it can also be used as a bargaining tool
From George Washington to George bush 1500 regular vetoes had been used
Pocket vetoes at the end of congressional sessions – can’t be overridden by Congress
Gorge H.W. Bush used 15 pocket vetoes
During his first term Obama used 2 regular vetoes and congress failed to override either of them…
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