Which branch has the power to veto legislation?

• A. Legislative
• B. Executive
• C. Judicial
• D. None

Answer: (B)

Veto power is a check and balance: the Executive branch has the ability to reject a bill passed by the Legislative branch. In many systems, the President can sign a bill into law or veto it. If a veto occurs, the bill goes back to Congress and can still become law only if both chambers override the veto with a supermajority. This arrangement keeps legislative proposals from advancing without potential executive review and requires cooperation between the branches. The Legislative branch is responsible for making laws, not vetoing them, while the Judicial branch interprets laws. So the power to veto belongs to the Executive.