why not say "elect"? (elect vs veto)

[Olenia]

English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #252 "American Government Questions Test (1)", question 5

In the end, however, a United States president maintains the authority to either accept or ......... a bill.

(a) elect
(b) stand
(c) pass
(d) veto

English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #252 "American Government Questions Test (1)", answer 5

In the end, however, a United States president maintains the authority to either accept or veto a bill.

Correct answer: (d) veto
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why not say "elect"?

Olenia

[Mister Micawber]

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Bills are not 'elected'-- that is not one of the meanings of the word.
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Native English teacher at Mister Micawber's