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Legislative Overrides of Vetoes
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What is the primary purpose of a legislative veto override?
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To allow Congress to enact legislation that the President has vetoed.
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A legislative veto override is a procedure by which Congress can override a presidential veto and enact legislation into law. This power is intended to ensure that the President cannot unilaterally block legislation that has been passed by Congress.