If the President Vetoes a Bill Passed by Congress, Then

question 17

Multiple Choice

If the president vetoes a bill passed by Congress, then Congress may, in turn, check presidential power by overriding the veto. What is the threshold that Congress needs to be successful with the override?

• A) A simple majority of either chamber
• B) A simple majority of both chambers
• C) A two-thirds majority in both chambers
• D) A two-thirds majority in only one chamber
• E) A three-fourths majority in both chambers

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