The full form of veto is "I forbid" in Latin.
It is a term used in politics and law to describe the power of an individual or group to reject a proposal or decision.
Veto in Different Contexts:
- Presidential Veto: In many countries, the President has the power to veto legislation passed by the legislature.
- United Nations Security Council Veto: The five permanent members of the UN Security Council (United States, Russia, China, France, and the United Kingdom) have the power to veto any resolution.
- Legislative Veto: In some countries, a legislature can veto a decision made by the executive branch.
Examples of Veto:
- US President: If the US President vetoes a bill, it is returned to Congress. Congress can override the veto with a two-thirds majority vote in both the House of Representatives and the Senate.
- UN Security Council: If one of the permanent members of the UN Security Council casts a veto, the resolution is rejected.
