What Is Required for Congress to Override a Presidential Veto

question 28

Multiple Choice

What is required for Congress to override a presidential veto?

• A) a majority of both houses of Congress
• B) two-thirds of both houses of Congress
• C) three-fourths of both houses of Congress
• D) a unanimous vote of both houses of Congress
• E) A president's veto cannot be overridden unless it concerns the budget,in which case it requires a three-fourths of both houses.

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Definitions:

Optic Nerves

The paired nerves that transmit visual information from the retina to the brain.

Pupil

The black circular opening in the center of the iris of the eye, which regulates the amount of light that enters the eye.

Iris

The colored part of the eye surrounding the pupil that controls the amount of light entering the eye by adjusting the size of the pupil.

Middle Layer

Typically refers to the intermediate layer in a multi-layered structure, which could pertain to skin, geological formations, or other stratified materials.