All the Magistrates had the power of veto, they could veto the actions of all magistrates underneath them, but the Tribunes of the Plebs could veto all magistrates, including Consuls.
The Executive Branch has the power to veto legislation.
Executive branchIn the United States government, the President (the head of the Executive Branch) has the power to veto legislation.
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The Legislative Branch, consisting of Congress, may override the president's veto with a 2/3 majority.
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It is the idea of the power of veto.
Only the government of the Roman Republic (509-27 B.C.) had checks and balances. The government of the monarchy (753-509 B.C.) and of rule by emperors (27 B.C.-476 B.C.) did not. During the Roma republic officer of state of the same rank could veto each other and higher officers could veto the lower officers. This was to avoid abuse of power.
To veto acts passed by congress :)
All the Magistrates had the power of veto, they could veto the actions of all magistrates underneath them, but the Tribunes of the Plebs could veto all magistrates, including Consuls.
The only principle which has been incorporated into the US constitution is the power to veto.
The Executive Branch has the power to veto legislation.
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Because the power to veto would make so the Emperor did not have supreme power