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How can a presidents veto be overriden by congress?

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  • 2/3 votes from House of Representatives
  • 2/3 votes from Senate
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Presidents checks Congress through what?

The veto.


What is the name for the presidents power to turn down a law passed by congress?

VETO


Can congress pass a law over the presidents veto?

Congress can pass a BILL over the President's veto making it a law.


When congress disagrees with a presidents veto what can they do?

If a US president vetoes a bill sent to him by the US Congress, the president may choose to veto the bill. In such a case, the bill is sent back to the congress. If the Congress can come up with a two thirds majority, then the bill must pass as law.


Are there any differences in the effects of the presidential and pocket veto?

Yes! A presidential veto is when a bill is proposed to the president who then vetos the bill. This will be sent back to Congress and may be overriden by a 2/3 majority. However A pocket veto is when the president ignores a proposed bill and Congress adjourns. In this case, the bill dies.


When can congress overturn a presidents veto?

when two thirds of each House of Congress agree to do so


Who can override the president veto?

Congress can override the Presidents veto by a Supermajority Vote (2/3 of members)


How can a presidents veto be overridden by congress?

A president's veto can be overridden by Congress with a 2/3 majority in the House. If it is a pocket veto though, the veto cannot be overridden.


When congress votes to cancel a presidents veto what is it called?

This action is called an over-ride or over-riding of a veto.


Does the use of veto power show weakness or question relations with Congress even though presidents can exercise veto to influence Congress?

Using the veto indicates that the President disagrees with Congress and that Congress was willing to pass a law they against the President's wishes.


What power did the constitution give congress over the presidents veto?

Congressional Override


How does congress make law without presidents signature what is this called?

Overriding a veto