2007-09-19 12:14:00 · 3 answers · asked by Mari 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
The basic idea of checks (limits) and balances is to spread out the power, so it cannot be held and concentrated in one branch.
The legislature writes the laws, and usually only has to pass a law by the narrowest margin of majority.
By allowing the executive (state or federal) veto power, that allows the executive to defeat (negate) a law that the executive believes is improper.
However, because most systems also allow for a veto-override -- by a much higher percentage majority vote -- the veto only works if the legislative action barely passes, and hence would only apply in "questionable" laws.
2007-09-19 12:40:25 · answer #1 · answered by coragryph 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Congress is the branch that makes laws, the president is the guy who signs the laws. If the law sucks, he veto's it. If it's such a great law, congress can over-ride the veto if they can get a super-majority on a vote (2/3's).
2007-09-19 19:18:03 · answer #2 · answered by Yahoo Answer Angel 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's all "newspeak" - Twisting the languge to suit your own purpose.
2007-09-19 19:45:36 · answer #3 · answered by Anti theist 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋