To Counter the Power of the Veto, the Framers Gave

question 24

Multiple Choice

To counter the power of the veto, the Framers gave Congress the veto _________, the power to overturn a presidential veto with a two-thirds vote in each chamber.

• A) approval
• B) commutation
• C) override
• D) proclamation
• E) veto

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Definitions:

Conflict

An instance of opposition or disagreement between ideas, interests, or people.

Impersonal Situation

A scenario or context that lacks personal connection or emotional involvement.

Credibility

The quality of being trusted and believed in, often reflecting a person's reliability or the convincing power of an argument.

Authority Figure

An individual who holds power or influence, often in a leadership role, within a specific context.