Question

5 which of the following votes requires the largest majority? a a committee vote to approve a bill b a vote in the house to approve a bill c a vote in the house or senate to override a veto d a vote in the senate to approve a bill

Explanation:

• For option A, a committee vote to approve a bill typically needs a simple majority (more than half) of the committee members.
• For option B, a vote in the House to approve a bill requires a simple majority (more than 50%) of the House members.
• For option C, a vote to override a presidential veto in either the House or the Senate requires a two - thirds majority of the members present and voting. This is a much larger majority compared to a simple majority.
• For option D, a vote in the Senate to approve a bill requires a simple majority (more than 50%) of the Senate members.

Answer:

C. A vote in the House or Senate to override a veto