If the President Disagrees with a Bill and Does Not

question 111

Multiple Choice

If the president disagrees with a bill and does not wish to sign it into law, what may he or she do?

• A) send it back to the conference committee for reconsideration
• B) issue a signing statement to specify how the bill will be enforced
• C) issue a veto by refusing to sign the bill into law
• D) override Congress's decision to enact the bill with an executive order

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Definitions:

Ethical Standards

Guidelines for conduct that distinguish between acceptable and unacceptable behavior based on moral principles.

Partisanship

The strong support of a specific party, cause, or ideology, often leading to bias or reluctance to consider alternative viewpoints.

Umpire

An official who enforces the rules in a sport or game, ensuring fair play.

Adversarial System

This is a legal system in which two opposing parties present their cases to an impartial judge or jury, used primarily in common law countries.