The President Has Constitutional Power to Veto Legislation Passed by Congress

question 67

Multiple Choice

The president has constitutional power to veto legislation passed by Congress. However, the Congress also has constitutional powers to override the veto. How is the veto overridden?

• A) The Senate has the sole power to override the veto but it must have a three-fourths vote of all senators.
• B) A simple majority of both houses of Congress is required for override.
• C) A simple majority of both houses plus approval of the Supreme Court is required for override.
• D) A three-fourths majority vote of both houses of Congress is required for override.
• E) A two-thirds majority in each house of Congress is required for override.

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