Who vetoes bills?

Answers from the USCIS list

Give this answer. Words in light (parentheses) are optional.

• The President optional: (of the United States)

Our explanation

A veto means the President refuses to sign a bill. Then the bill does not become a law, unless Congress votes to override (cancel) the veto.

Remember it

Sign means yes. Veto means no. Both are the President’s choice.

Source

USCIS 2025 Study Guide (M-1175) p. 22: “The word ‘veto’ means that the President did not sign the bill. Then the bill does not become a law unless Congress votes to override the veto.”

• 128 Civics Questions and Answers (2025 version), M-1778 (09/25) (PDF, USCIS)

Last checked on September 29, 2026.

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