Congress can check the president's power by overriding a veto by two-thirds majority voice in each house.
Understand the Problem
The question is asking how Congress can counteract the President's veto power. It implies that Congress has a mechanism in place that allows them to override the President's veto with sufficient agreement from both houses.
Answer
Congress can override a veto with a two-thirds vote in both houses.
The final answer is that Congress can check the President's power by overriding a veto with a two-thirds vote in both the House and the Senate.
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is that Congress can check the President's power by overriding a veto with a two-thirds vote in both the House and the Senate.
More Information
If a President vetoes a bill, it doesn't automatically end there. Congress has the power to override this decision, which ensures that the legislative branch has a fair degree of control and a check over the executive branch.
Tips
A common mistake is believing that a simple majority is sufficient to override a presidential veto. It requires a supermajority of two-thirds of both houses.
Sources
- ArtI.S7.C2.2 Veto Power - Constitution Annotated - Congress.gov - constitution.congress.gov
- Presidential Vetoes | The American Presidency Project - presidency.ucsb.edu
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