Question

How can Congress override the president's veto of a law?

A
by using its power of impeachment

B
by passing it again with a simple majority

C
by passing it again with a 2/3 majority

Answer 1

The correct answer is C: by passing it again with a 2/3 majority. If the president vetoes a law, Congress can override the veto by passing the law again with a 2/3 majority in both the House of Representatives and the Senate. This is a high bar to clear, but it allows Congress to override the president's veto if they believe the law is important enough to pass despite the president's objections.