Veto Power

What is Veto Power?

The power of the President to block or complicate passage of a legislative bill by refusing to sign it into law. Article One, Section Seven of the U.S. Constitution gives the President veto power over all bills passed by the Congress.

Further Reading

For more detailed information, see our related Constitutional Law terms:

• Executive Powers
• Article III of the U.S. Constitution
• Bills of Attainder
• Inherent Powers
• Article II of the U.S. Constitution