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Should Congress have the power to pass a bill over the presidents veto?
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∙ 12y ago
Congress DOES have the power to pass a bill into law over a Presidential veto.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agothey can, but they need 2/3s vote from both houses
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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.
Name 4 powers congress has?
1. The ability to pass laws 2. the power to impeach 3. the power to veto a presidents bill 4. to vote something unconstitutional
How can congress make a bill a law without presidents approval?
Overrride veto.
What is Presidents power to say no to a bill passed by congress?
The President has the right to refuse to sign any bill passed by Congress. The failing to sign is known as a veto.Congress can then try pass the bill with a 2/3 favorable vote and make it law without the President's signature, but that is often impossible .
Why do you think that congress should NOT have the power to pass a bill over the president's veto?
never just eat it:):):)
Is a three fourths vote required for congress to pass a bill over the presidents veto?
false
Can congress go to recess if the president vetos a bill?
they can vote on the bill, but they must have a two-thirds vote to override the presidents veto
What power does the president have where he can check congress?
The President checks Congress when he vetoes a bill
What happens when congress vetoes a bill the president wants?
Congress doesn't have the power of veto; the President has the power of veto.
What action can Congress take to check the power of a presidential veto of a bill?
When Congress passes a bill and the president then uses his power of veto the bill can go through Congress again. If both houses then vote 2/3 or more the second time for the bill then it passes and becomes law.
What is the vice presidents role in law making?
He can lobby congress to help pass a bill. He is the tie breaker for the senate.
Who votes for laws in congress?
A bill, such as the cap and trade carbon bill, has to go through the House and Senate, before ending up on the Governors/Presidents desk, where he can sign it into law or veto it. The House and Senate can overturn a presidents veto with enough votes.
