To counter the power of the veto, the Framers gave Congress the veto _________, the power to overturn a presidential veto with a two-thirds vote in each chamber
A) approval
B) commutation
C) override
D) proclamation
E) veto
C
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Which of the following was the specific requirement of the states in the Help America Vote Act of 2002?
a. update voting equipment b. implement the Motor Voter rule c. increase voting in younger demographic d. implement same-day registration
What is the chief governmental unit set up by the state to administer state law and business at the local level?
A. County B. Township C. Village D. Special district E. Municipality
Which of the following statements is true of borrowing money?
A. Bonds are financial instruments issued by federal governments and bought by state governments. B. The power to borrow money for the long term does not require any voter approval. C. In most cases, revenue bonds require voter approval. D. State and local bonds are attractive to investors because the interest they earn is exempt from federal income tax. E. Private businesses can borrow money at a lower interest rate than state and local governments can.
The United States Constitution places which of the following restrictions on the states?
A) They are forbidden to make treaties. B) They are forbidden from passing legislation that impairs an obligation of a contract. C) They are forbidden to coin money. D) They are forbidden to declare war. E) All of the above.