Veto

Executive rejection of a legislative proposal or joint resolution submitted for legal approval. Should an executive reject a measure, it can attain legal status only if the House and Senate individually vote (by a two-thirds majority) to overturn the rejection. An alternative type of executive rejection – an indirect rejection – happens if the legislature has concluded its session and cannot reconvene, and the executive fails to approve the legislative proposal within the mandated ten-day timeframe (excluding Sundays).

21 Amendment Meaning

 Repeal of Prohibition: The main objective of the Twenty-first Amendment is to annul the Eighteenth Amendment, which had instituted a nationwide ban on alcohol. This indicates that the federal restriction on the production, sale, and transport of alcoholic drinks was removed.

State Regulation: The amendment provides states with the power to oversee the importation and movement of alcohol within their territories. Section 2 clearly permits states to forbid the importation of intoxicating beverages in accordance with their own regulations. This has resulted in diverse alcohol laws across various states and regions.

Unique Ratification Process: The Twenty-first Amendment is remarkable for being the sole amendment confirmed by state conventions instead of by state legislatures, indicating a tactical choice to circumvent potentially uncooperative lawmakers.

Historical Context: The amendment was confirmed on December 5, 1933, following an increasing public sentiment against prohibition due to its links with organized crime and ineffective enforcement.