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False. The Constitution gives Congress the ability to override a presidential veto, but only if at least 2/3 of the members of both the House and the Senate vote to do so. Otherwise, a presidential veto kills the bill.
Lenore Murphy
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Did Obama ever pass any legislation?
Presidents cannot pass legislation. It is congress that makes the laws, and then the president either signs them or vetoes them. But presidents can and do encourage congress to pass certain bills; President Obama, like all presidents before him, has had a number of pieces of legislation he wanted congress to pass. In some cases, they did; in others, they did not.
Can congress pass a law over the presidents veto?
Congress can pass a BILL over the President's veto making it a law.
Why is it that congress cannot just pass any law that they want without the presidents OK?
If Congress has enough votes, they do not need the President's approval.
Why is it important that congress cannot just pass any law that they want without the presidents OK?
balance of power
Is a three fourths vote required for congress to pass a bill over the presidents veto?
false
Should Congress have the power to pass a bill over the presidents veto?
Congress DOES have the power to pass a bill into law over a Presidential veto.
Can congress pass laws that favor one State over another?
Congress cannot pass laws that favor one state over another. The goal of Congress is to pass fair and lawful laws.
How many presidents have never passed a budget?
All. Presidents do not pass budgets. Congress does.
Why do presidents have to make laws with congress?
Actually, presidents do not make the laws. Only congress can make the laws. Presidents will promote or push their priorities and try to encourage congress to turn those priorities into laws. Presidents need to work closely with congress, since no bills will pass unless congress agrees to pass them, no matter how much a president might want something done.
Which branch can pass over the presidents veto by two thirds majority vote of both houses?
The US Congress is the legislative branch of the US government and is the branch that can pass laws.
Can the presidents cabinet pass a law?
No. Only the congress can pass a law. The executive branch can, however, promulgate regulations.
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.
