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What is it called when Congress passes a bill over president's veto?
override veto
When congress still makes a law when the president has rejected a bill?
This is called overriding the president's veto. An override requires that 2/3 of both houses of Congress vote for the bill.
How can a president block a bill passed by both house of congress?
Yes, it's called a veto. However, if 2/3 of both houses of Congress disagree with the president, they can override his/her veto.
What happens when the president says no to a bill?
If a president says no to a bill, it's called a veto. Then after that, he has to send it to Congress which is the Judical Branch. Then Congress looks over the bill, and they can override the bill and it can still be passed.
What is the role of the president in legislative process?
can pass or veto bills which can be overriden, can make executive ordersAfter a bill has passed Congress it goes to the President of the United States for review. If the President agrees with the bill, he will sign it into law. If he does not he will veto it and send it back to Congress. Then Congress must have a vote to override the veto and get a 2/3 majority in both houses to override it.There are two other options that the President has, If Congress is in session and the President takes no action within 10 days, the bill becomes law. If Congress adjourns before 10 days are up and the President takes no action, then the bill dies and Congress may not vote to override. This is called a pocket veto, and if Congress still wants to pass the legislation, they have to start the process all over again..
If a president does not act on a bill within 10 days what happens?
If the Congress is still in session, the bill becomes a law after 10 days even if the President has not signed it or vetoed it. If the President vetoed the bill, Congress has to override the veto in order for it to become a law. If the President has not signed the bill within 10 days and the Congress is not in session, it does not become a law. This is called a "pocket veto."
What branch of government has the power to veto legislation?
The President can veto it,but the Congress can surpass the President's veto with a 2/3 vote.
What is a bill passed over a president's veto called?
Override.
Power to void laws passed by the congress?
This is called veto by the president. However, Congress can override the veto with a 2/3 majority vote from both houses. It is part of a system called checks and balances, where one branch of government and "check" the other branches.
The president can check congress by what power?
This deals with the system of Checks & Balances. The President can "check the authority of Congress" by rejecting a unconstitutional law proposed by Congress. this process is called veto.The President checks Congress when he vetoes a bill that the Congress has passed. Congress can check him if a 2/3 majority votes to override his veto.Also, the President can check Congress by using the media (the "bully pulpit") to set the agenda for Congress. Presidents also tend to have success with Congress proportional to their approval rating with the public. Thus, if a president has a high approval rating, it is likely that Congress will be willing to help him accomplish his goals.
What majority is required by both houses of congress to override the veto?
Two third (2/3) majority of both houses is required to override a veto. In the Senate that is 67 out of 100 Senators and in the House 290 out of 495. However, it is not typical for every Representative or Senator to be present when the vote is called, so the actual count will be 2/3 of the membership that is present.
What is the president's role in the legislative process?
can pass or veto bills which can be overriden, can make executive ordersAfter a bill has passed Congress it goes to the President of the United States for review. If the President agrees with the bill, he will sign it into law. If he does not he will veto it and send it back to Congress. Then Congress must have a vote to override the veto and get a 2/3 majority in both houses to override it.There are two other options that the President has, If Congress is in session and the President takes no action within 10 days, the bill becomes law. If Congress adjourns before 10 days are up and the President takes no action, then the bill dies and Congress may not vote to override. This is called a pocket veto, and if Congress still wants to pass the legislation, they have to start the process all over again..
