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Legislative Veto and Separation of Powers Conflicts

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In 1983, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the legislative veto in INS v. Chadha, ruling that it violated the constitutional requirement for bicameralism and presentment, meaning all laws must be passed by both houses and sent to the President.

Why this is interesting

Imagine Congress passing a rule that lets it reverse a presidential decision with a simple majority, no debate, no presidential signature. Would that be constitutional? That's the story of the legislative veto.