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Question 44 of 128 · American Government · System of Government

Who vetoes bills?

On the 65/20 list: one of the 20 questions for applicants 65 or older with 20 years as permanent residents.

Accepted answer

  • The President (of the United States)

Why this is the answer

A veto is the President's refusal to sign a bill that Congress has passed. A vetoed bill is one the President did not sign, and it does not become law. The check works in both directions, though: Congress can override the veto if two-thirds of both the House and the Senate vote for the bill again, and then it becomes law without the President's signature. Memory hook: the President can say no, and Congress can say yes twice.