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What was the turning point that gave rise to the modern presidency?
Our turning point was the use of the veto by Andrew Jackson. Jackson was the first to veto acts of Congress for the sole reason that he was against them. Before Jackson, presidents only used the veto on acts they believed to be unconstitutional .
Which of the following is an example of the presidents ability to check the power of congress?
The supreme court can make sure the president doesn't abuse his power by deeming laws bills passed by the president unconstitutional.
The President can veto laws passed in Congress true or false?
Yes, he can veto laws passed in Congress, but then Congress can vote again, and if they get a sufficient number of votes, can override the president's veto.
Which political party has the least presidents?
Political Parties do not have presidents. They have representatives, but not presidents.
How many laws have been veto?
1000
How can a presidents veto be overridden by congress?
A president's veto can be overridden by Congress with a 2/3 majority in the House. If it is a pocket veto though, the veto cannot be overridden.
First president whose veto was overridden?
John Tyler was the first to have a veto overridden.
Who First president Veto was overridden?
tyler
What can congress do in the case of veto?
Congress can take a revote. If the bill passes a two-thirds majority, the the veto is overridden. If it does not, the veto stands.
Veto Power of The President of the Philippines?
The veto power of the President of the Philippines is similar to the power of the United States President. The President can veto a bill, but the veto can be overridden.
How can a president's veto be changed?
It can be overridden by Congress (House of Representatives and Senate)
Can the president curb congressional power?
Yes, the president can veto bills. However, a presidential veto may be overridden.
Which veto did congress override?
There were 106 vetoes overridden by Congress from 1789 to 2000.
What is the advantage of a pocket veto over a regular veto for a president?
For the president the advantage would be that pocket vetoes cannot be overridden by congress. The pocket vetoed bill simply disappears until it is started again in another session of congress. A normal veto can be overridden but only about 4% have been.
A president's veto of congressional legislation can be overridden in each house by a?
two-thirds vote.
By what percentage must a presidential veto be overridden?
It depends on which president you're talking about. Franklin Pierce and Andrew Johnson had more than 50% of there vetoes overridden but many presidents had none. In more recent history George W. Bush had 33% of 12 vetoes overridden and Bill Clinton had 5% (2 out of 37) overridden.
What legislative body can override an American presidential veto?
Congress can override a presidentil veto with 2/3 (60%) of a vote calling for it to be overridden ...
