Question

Write a short note on the suspensory veto power of the US president.

Answer 1

• The Suspensory Veto is a power of the US President that allows him to temporarily block a bill passed by Congress.
• If the President disagrees with a bill, he can return it to Congress along with his objections instead of signing it into law. This action suspends the bill’s implementation.
• However, Congress can override the veto by re-passing the bill with a two-thirds majority in both the House of Representatives and the Senate. If overridden, the bill becomes law despite the President’s objections.
• This veto acts as a check on legislative power while still allowing Congress to assert its will with sufficient support.