Vetoing Bills

Vetoing Bills by Derek Miller explains the constitutional power of the veto at the federal and state levels, describing the steps involved in the veto process and what happens after a bill is vetoed. It draws on primary sources to trace the origins of the veto and shows how its use carries both symbolic meaning and concrete political consequences. Modern examples, such as President Obama's veto of the Keystone XL pipeline legislation, illustrate the practical impact of the veto in today's governance. Aligned with the C3 Framework for Social Studies, the book gives middle-grade readers an accessible overview of checks and balances and the legislative process.