Who has the power to veto legislation?

• A. The President
• B. The Speaker of the House
• C. The Chief Justice
• D. The Vice President

Answer: (A)

The main idea is the President’s veto power, which is a check on Congress. After both houses pass a bill, the President can reject it by vetoing and sending it back with reasons. Congress can still make the bill law if both chambers vote to override the veto, requiring a two‑thirds majority in each chamber. If they can’t reach that level of support, the bill dies. There’s also the pocket veto, where the President lets a bill expire if Congress adjourns within ten days of sending it and he doesn’t sign it. The Speaker of the House, the Chief Justice, and the Vice President don’t have veto power. The veto belongs to the President.