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Under the U.S. Constitution, the president may veto legislation passed by Congress, but Congress may override a president's veto. What principle is this?

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This is an illustration of the separation of powers integral to the U.S. Constitution. By separating the powers of government into three branches and creating a system of “checks and balances” between them, the Framers hoped to prevent the misuse or abuse of power.
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