Form 13: Presidential Actions on Bills
Learn about the options a president has when receiving a passed bill, including signing or vetoing it. Explore how presidential actions determine whether a bill becomes law.
Questions
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What happens when the President signs a bill?
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What constitutional action allows the President to reject a bill passed by Congress?
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When vetoing a bill, what must the President send back to Congress?
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What happens if the President takes no action for 10 days while Congress IS in session?
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What happens if the President takes no action for 10 days and Congress ADJOURNS during that time?
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Can Congress override a pocket veto?
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What is the origin and meaning of the word 'veto'?
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The presidential veto is an example of which constitutional principle?
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What written comment might a President issue when signing a bill to express views on its execution?
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What power to veto specific spending items in a bill was declared unconstitutional for the US President?
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Where is a regular vetoed bill sent back to first?
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Which section of the US Constitution details the presidential veto procedure?