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Legislative veto

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

A mechanism by which Congress attempts to overturn or block executive action, illustrating how power-sharing between branches can affect policymaking.

AP course connection

Topic 2.15: 2.15 Policy and the Branches of Government

Unit 2

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