Abrogating the will of the peoples representatives.
If you ask this question "what is it called when the president refuses a bill" it is called a veto!!!
The president can veto a bill. If a president refuses to sign a bill into law, it will become a law in 10 days after it was approved by congress.
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When the executive branch refuses to sign a bill, it is being vetoed. I goes back to the Legislative branch where the senate votes. If 2/3 of the senate votes it is a law. If less than 2/3 of the senate votes for it, it remains not a law.
The power to refuse to sign a bill is called, 'veto power'. The president can either refuse to sign the bill and give a reason why, or just ignore the bill and let it expire without giving any reasons for the refusal. The second method of refusing a bill is called a, 'pocket veto'.
The executive branch power to refuse to sign a bill into law is called a veto. The president's veto can be overridden by a two thirds vote of the Senate.
The executive check over the legislative branch is the power of vetoing laws. The executive check over the judicial branch is the power of judicial appointment -- the president can pick a judge to take the seat of a judge who leaves the supreme court.
The power that is vested in the President and the Vice President is called executive power. This power is expected to be exercised according to the constitution.
WHY IS THE EXECUTIVE POWER IMPORTANT?
Someone with the power to command a government or business is called a chief executive. It is important to have someone responsible for difficult decisions.
The executive power of the US was given to the president.