Question

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

The president’s decision is scheduled for review within a year.
The president’s decision is scheduled for review within a year.

The veto can be overridden by a two-thirds majority vote in both houses.
The veto can be overridden by a two-thirds majority vote in both houses.

The law is rejected and cannot be reconsidered, it is effectively dropped.
The law is rejected and cannot be reconsidered, it is effectively dropped.

The law returns to being introduced in the House or the Senate.
The law returns to being introduced in the House or the Senate.

Answer 1

Correct answer: "The veto can be overridden by a two‑thirds majority vote in both houses."

Brief explanation:
- After a president vetoes a bill, it is returned to the chamber where it originated with a veto message.
- Congress can attempt to override the veto; if both the House and the Senate each pass the bill again by a two‑thirds majority, the bill becomes law despite the veto.
- If Congress fails to override, the bill does not become law. It is not permanently barred, however — Congress can revise and reintroduce the measure in a later session.