Question

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

Answer 1

1. The Pocket Veto is a special veto power of the US President, used to silently reject a bill without taking formal action.
2. If the President does not sign a bill within 10 days (excluding Sundays) and Congress adjourns during that period, the bill automatically fails to become law.
3. Since Congress is not in session, it cannot override the veto.
4. This veto is called a “pocket veto” because the President effectively puts the bill in his pocket and takes no action.
5. The pocket veto strengthens the President’s authority by giving him the power to kill legislation without explanation or debate and without risk of being overridden.