The framers included the ability of congress to override a veto so that a large majority could overrule the voice of the president. Hopefully, the majority would represent the people's wishes better.
These powers were given so that one part of the government cannot totally override and cause anarchy. One can't do something without the other side stepping in to give some oversight. Let's say that a bill is passed in Congress and it really sucks, causing a public monstrosity; The president can step in and halt this action.
It all goes back to the system of checks and balances. The framers wanted to ensure that each branch of the government was checked and each was balanced, meaning that not one had more power than the others. With presidents holding veto authority, they can check congress--making sure that the congress is not the end-all of law creation. Although this can be extremely frustrating at times, and it slows things down considerably, it is a system that is set up for our security to ensure that our government is safe from a rogue branch abusing power and eventually harming the constitution.
They veto bills because they do not like the bills. They feel that it is a bad idea to bring this new law or rule to america.
The framers of the Constitution gave the president the power to veto a law as one facet of the checks and balances principle. With the power to veto a law, the president checks Congress.
The Framers of the Constitution included the ability of Congress to override a veto as a way to check the power of the President. It is part of the system of checks and balances.
About 25% throughtout the 20th century.
No Representatives can not veto bills.
The first six U.S. Presidents vetoed a total of ten bills. Seven of them were vetoed by James Madison.
Yes, presidents sign the bills that they approve of, and that makes them laws.
His power of the veto, and the power he wields at the (supposed) head of his political party.
The President can veto Federal bills. The Governor of a state can veto state bills from that state.
Veto.
Near the end of a session. If Congress adjourns before a 10 day period elapses, the President may employ what is called a pocket veto, and simply ignore the bill. It does not become law, and Congress does not get the chance to override his veto. It must pass the law again in the next session to have that opportunity.
Modern day presidents use the State of the Union to lay out their policies and garner public support for them. Also, presidents veto bills they do not agree with.
Veto, or pocket veto.
Yes, because Andrew veoted more bills than all 6 previous presidents put together. That's not good at all.
Only the President has the power to veto federal bills. He vetoes a bill by sending it back to Congress with his objections.