Veto power: Information on which countries have veto

Information on which countries have veto power on the United Nations Security Council, including the definition of veto power and examples of when veto power has been used. Learn about the different types and constitutional provisions of veto powers of the President and Governor in India. Compare their roles and options in dealing with ordinary and money bills passed by the Parliament and state legislatures. Learn about the veto power of the five permanent members of the UN Security Council, which allows them to block any binding decision except procedural ones. Explore the origins, controversies, and examples of the veto power in the UN Charter and its history. US President Ronald Reagan signing a veto of a bill A veto is a legal power to unilaterally stop an official action. In the most typical case, a president or monarch vetoes a bill to stop it from becoming law. In many countries, veto powers are established in the country's constitution. Veto powers are also found at other levels of government, such as in state, provincial or local government, and in international bodies. Some vetoes can be overcome, often by a supermajority vote: in the ...