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How does the system of checks and balances make it difficult for congress to pass a law that the president opposes?
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A bill passes, in theory, with a majority of 50% + 1. If a President opposes a bill, he can veto it. Then the only way it can become law is if both houses of Congress vote by a 2/3 majority to override the veto.
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