Political Science · Political Institutions in India
Which among the following veto powers is Not granted to the President of India?
APocket veto
BAbsolute veto
CSuspensive veto
DQualified veto ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) Qualified veto — The qualified veto is not granted to the President of India.
Explanation
★The qualified veto is not granted to the President of India.
★A qualified veto can be overridden only by a higher majority of the legislature.
★This veto is a feature of the United States, where Congress can override the President by a two-thirds vote.
★The Indian President has the pocket veto, by holding a bill without action.
★The Indian President has the absolute veto for certain bills, such as private members' bills that lapse.
★The Indian President also has the suspensive veto, by returning a bill for reconsideration.
★So only the qualified veto is missing from the Indian President's powers.
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