A presidential veto can be overridden by a vote of what magnitude in Congress?

• A. Unanimous vote
• B. Two-thirds majority vote
• C. Three-fourths majority
• D. Simple majority

Answer: (B)

Overriding a presidential veto requires a two-thirds majority in both chambers of Congress. When the President vetoes a bill, Congress can reconsider it; if each chamber subsequently passes the bill again with at least two-thirds of its members voting in favor, the bill becomes law despite the veto. This high threshold ensures broad, cross-partisan support and acts as a strong check on executive power. The other options don’t fit because a veto override is not accomplished by a unanimous vote, a three-fourths majority (which is typically used for constitutional amendments), or a simple majority; the Constitution specifically requires two-thirds in each chamber for an override.