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The President can veto any bill he/she does not agree with, preventing it from becoming law. However, if at least 2/3 of Congress disagrees with the President, they can override his/her veto.
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For a bill to become a law what does it have to pass?
It must pass with a vote of one more than 50% in the house and the senate and then it must be approved by the President. If the President vetoes it, it must pass through the house and senate with a 2/3 favorable vote
What what does the legilative branch do?
The U.S. legislative branch can impeach federal officials (House), try impeachment cases (Senate), pass legislation (both House and Senate), override the President's veto with a 2/3 majority (both House and Senate), choose the President when there is a tie in the Electoral College (House), and approve the President's appointments (Senate).
What must happen to have a bill sent to the president?
Most bills start in committees. A bill that passes committee is then voted on in the full house or senate. A bill must pass the house and the senate, and then it goes to the president.
How is the president's veto power a check on congressional powers?
Even after the House and Senate pass a bill, the President has a chance to accept or reject it.
Which of the house can pass bill that deals with revenue?
Only the House of Representatives can INITIATE a bill dealing with revenues, but BOTH the House and the Senate must pass the SAME bill before it can go to the President.
Is the Speaker the leader in the Senate or House of Representatives?
The Speaker of the House is the leader of the House of Representatives. The President of the Senate (who is also the Vice President) is the leader of the Senate.
When can a bill sent to the president for approval?
A bill can be sent to the president for approval after both the House and the Senate pass the bill.A bill can only be sent to the President for approval if it has been passed by both the House and the Senate. It must be passed by both chambers of Congress with a majority in favor of it.
Who can remove the President or Vice-President?
The only constitutional method of removing a President or Vice President is the impeachment process, which requires the House of Representatives to pass formal articles of impeachment and the Senate to pass a conviction.
Where do bills have to be approved?
A bill can be sent to the president for approval after both the House and the Senate pass the bill.A bill can only be sent to the President for approval if it has been passed by both the House and the Senate. It must be passed by both chambers of Congress with a majority in favor of it.
Leaders in the house and in the senate?
The leader of the House is The Speaker of The House who is currently Nancy Pelosi. The leader of the senate is the President of the Senate, who is also the Vice President, Joe Biden.
Who is the first woman in to be speaker of the house and president of the senate?
Speaker of the House: Nancy Pelosi (D) President of the Senate (Vice President): None
Did the proviso pass?
It passed the House but failed to pass in the Senate.
