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).

22 Amendment Meaning

Term Limitation: The amendment limits an individual to being elected as President of the United States for a maximum of two terms.

Eligibility Conditions: If a person has served more than two years of a term for which another was elected, they may only be elected for one additional term.

Historical Context: The amendment was introduced in response to Franklin D. Roosevelt's four terms in office, addressing concerns about excessive executive power and potential despotism.