Who vetoes bills?

On the 2008 test

The 2008 test asks this as Question 34, in the same words.

Answers listed for the 2008 question (1), next to the 1 above. Compare them before you study from an older list.

• the President

Background

The President can veto, or reject, a bill passed by Congress. The veto is a key check on Congress, though Congress can override it with a two-thirds vote.

From this site's page for 2008 Question 34.

The 65/20 special consideration

Question 44 is one of the 20 questions USCIS marks with an asterisk. An applicant who is 65 or older and has been a lawful permanent resident for 20 years or more may study only those 20; the officer asks 10 of them and 6 correct answers pass.

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