Structures, Powers, and Functions of Congress Practice Test

Congress’s power to override a veto with a two-thirds vote in each chamber, reflecting checks and balances in lawmaking.

The Senate’s exclusive veto power, allowing it to nullify presidential objections with a simple majority because it represents states equally.

The judiciary’s power to override vetoes by declaring the veto unconstitutional, thereby enacting the bill through a court order.

The House’s power to override vetoes alone, since revenue bills originate there and therefore require only House supermajority approval.

The president’s power to override Congress by resubmitting the bill unchanged, after which it automatically becomes law without votes.