Category: American Government
The President signs bills to become laws. When Congress passes a bill, it goes to the President's desk. If the President signs it, it becomes law.
The President can also refuse to sign a bill — this is called a veto. If the President vetoes a bill, Congress can still make it law by overriding the veto with a two-thirds vote in both the Senate and House.
This process is a core part of checks and balances: Congress makes the laws, but the President has the power to approve or reject them.
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