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Article I: Congress

Question 3 • Fall 24 American Government/Civics IC

What can happen if the president chooses to veto a law that has been approved?

Answer
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The law returns to being introduced in the House or the Senate.
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The veto can be overridden by a two-thirds majority vote in both houses.
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The law is rejected and cannot be reconsidered, it is effectively dropped.
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The president’s decision is scheduled for review within a year.

Explanation

After the president vetoes a bill, Congress can still make it law by overriding the veto. This requires a two-thirds vote in both the House of Representatives and the Senate. So the correct choice is that the veto can be overridden by a two-thirds majority vote in both houses.

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