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MENTAL MODEL · M6968

Veto Power

Veto Power
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Version 1.0.0 · Updated 2026-07-30

CORE DEFINITION

One party has the power to directly veto an entire decision, regardless of whether other parties agree.

SCAFFOLDING EFFECT

psychology

Reduce cognitive load

Protects core interests, checks the tyranny of the majority. But it may also lead to decision-making deadlock.

anchor

Anchor fast decisions

In a specific vote, a single subject can veto the entire resolution, used to protect key minorities or core interests, but may also cause deadlock.

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