Question 44 of 128 American Government ★ 65/20 question
Who vetoes bills?
Answers USCIS accepts
- The President (of the United States)
Give any one of these answers at your interview.
The President of the United States vetoes bills.
What it means
A veto means the President refuses to sign a bill passed by Congress. It is one of the main checks the executive has on the legislative branch.
Congress can override a veto with a two-thirds vote in both the House and the Senate. This is a 65/20 question.
Memory tip: Veto = the President says “no.”
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Who vetoes bills?
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Official source: USCIS M-1778 (09/25), 128 Civics Questions and Answers (2025 version). Last checked: .