Veto
The word veto comes from Latin and literally means I forbid. It is used to denote that a certain party has the right to unilaterally stop a certain piece of legislation. A veto thus gives unlimited power to stop changes, but not to adopt them.
United Nations
Main article: UN Security Council Veto Power
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In the United Nations Security Council, the five permanent members (the United States, Russia, People's Republic of China, France and the United Kingdom) have veto power. If any of these countries votes against a proposal it is rejected, even if all of the other member countries vote in favor.
Related Topics:
United Nations Security Council - United States - Russia - People's Republic of China - France - United Kingdom
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