A Bill Becomes a Law
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Unit 13
 
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Presidential Action and Congressional Reaction

Unit 13

 

1. Once the president receives a bill, he has ten days to decide whether to approve or veto it. Approved bills are signed by the president, often in a public ceremony including the bill's key supporters.

COMING SOON! [Video: Bill signing ceremony]

2.Bills that are vetoed are sent back to the house of origin with a message from the president indicating his areas of disagreement. A bill can still become a law if two-thirds of each chamber agree to override the veto. Otherwise the legislation as written is dead.

COMING SOON! [Video: Veto override attempt]

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