Which term is the power of one branch of government to cancel or postpone the decision or another branch.

• A. Trade network
• B. Veto
• C. Theocracy
• D. Theme

Answer: (B)

Veto is the power of one branch to cancel or postpone the decisions of another. In a system with separate powers, the executive can reject a bill that the legislature has sent it, stopping the bill from becoming law unless the legislature can override the veto. This creates a check and balance, making it necessary for both branches to work together or for lawmakers to address concerns before the measure can take effect. For example, a president or governor may veto legislation, which slows or halts its passage until an override or compromise occurs. The other terms don’t fit because a trade network is about how goods move, a theocracy is rule by religious leaders, and a theme is a central idea in a story—not a governmental check on another branch.