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What is the word for when a president cancels a bill passed by congress?
"veto" is the term. If the President vetoes a bill passed by Congress, it must be passed by a 2/3 majority in both houses to make it law; otherwise it dies.
Who can veto a bill which congress passes?
"general assembly" is a term usually applied to a state legislature. The Governor of most states, if not all, has veto power.
What does the president do with a bill once he's vetoed it?
When a President vetoes a bill, he sends it back to Congress with his objections instead of signing it into law. The word "veto" is not used in the Constitution, but has become the term used to describe a President's rejection of a bill.
Does the president have to explain why he vetoes a bill?
"veto" is not a legal term and the word does not appear in the Constitution. From the standpoint of logic, the President either vetoes a bill or he does not. However, if he does not veto a bill, he can either sign it or ignore it and it becomes a law in either case , unless Congress adjourns before he has had 10 days to consider the bill. In this latter case, known as the 'pocket veto', the bill is vetoed if he does not sign it.
Can a president run for Congress after serving their term in office?
Yes, a former president can run for Congress after serving their term in office. There is no constitutional restriction on a former president running for a seat in Congress.
Who was the first congressman to be elected president?
James Madison, the fourth president, served a term in Congress before he was President. He was the first president with experience in Congress.
Can congress decrease the president's salary midway through his term?
Congress cannot decrease the President's salary midway through his or her term. Once the salary is set, it is final.
What are the rules that affect the president's salary?
The President's salary is set by Congress before his term begins. it can not be changed during his term.
Does a president veto very many bills passed by congress?
A president will very rarely use his power of veto. There is an average of 11 vetoes per year, but that covers the entire presidential history. Barack Obama has only vetoed two bills during his term as president.
Who had the longest term of president of Indian national congress?
sonia gandhi
If the president is at the end of their last term and congress declares war can that president serve an extra term?
No. The President's term ends at the date and time it is supposed to and a declaration of war prior to that does not permit the president to serve longer.
When can congress change the the president of the United States salary?
Congress sets the president's salary. To prevent congress from usingthis power to influence the president, a salary change cannot take place untilthe beginning of the next presidential term.
