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Name: - — 20. How can Congress override a president's veto? a. a two-thirds vote in both chambers b. a two-thirds vote in either chamber c. According to the U.S. Constitution, a president's veto cannot be overridden. d. a simple majority vote in both chambers 21. Who were the only two presidents to be impeached by the U.S. House of Representatives? a. Andrew Johnson and Bill Clinton c. Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford b. Calvin Coolidge and Herbert Hoover d. Andrew Johnson and Richard Nixon 22. How Congress Works) Representative Betty McCollum says that if you are not engaging in the democratic process and learning how it works, you are a just doing what citiciendo b. foolish c. letting other people make decisions for you d. just being passive 23. [How Congress Works) in which Chamber of Congress does the minority party have more power? Why? a. the House of Representatives, because they are closer to the people b. the House of Representatives, because they have greater numbers there c. the Senate, because of the rule of unlimited debate (filibuster) d. the Senate, because of the rule of cloture 24. When it comes to the Senate, what is the Vice President's primary power? a. To make sure that the president and the senate are effectively communicating b. To lead the Senate according to his or her own policy preferences c. To address the Senate when he wants members to vote on the President's budget d. To break tie votes 25. When does a newly elected Congress officially begin its work? a. On January 3rd of even-numbered years b. As soon as the election is over in November c. On December d. On January 3rd of odd-numbered years