Executive

Veto

Definition

The president's constitutional power to reject a bill passed by Congress. Can be overridden with a two-thirds vote.

A proposed law introduced in Congress or a state legislature.

An indirect veto that occurs when the president does not sign a bill within 10 days and Congress adjourns.

The group of senior officials who lead the 15 executive departments and advise the president.

A directive issued by the president that manages operations of the federal government.

The claimed right of the president to withhold information from Congress, the courts, or the public.

Occurs when Congress fails to pass appropriations bills, forcing non-essential federal agencies to cease operations.

An elected official serving out the remainder of their term after a successor has been elected.

The president's constitutional power to forgive a person convicted of a federal crime.