Question

Given below are two statements marked Assertion and Reason. Read the statements carefully and choose the correct option. Assertion: If the President of the United States vetoes legislation, it is extremely difficult for Congress to override the veto without the support of both the parties.
Reason: A veto can only be overridden by a two-thirds majority of both the houses.

• A. Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
• B. Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion.
• C. Assertion is true and Reason is false.
• D. Both Assertion and Reason are false.

Hint:

In the U.S., the President’s veto can only be overridden with a two-thirds majority in both houses of Congress.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

The Assertion is correct because if the President vetoes a bill, it is indeed difficult for Congress to override it unless there is a two-thirds majority in both houses.
The Reason is also correct because a two-thirds majority in both the House of Representatives and the Senate is required to override the President's veto.
Thus, both the assertion and reason are correct, and the reason explains the assertion.

Step 1: Conclusion.
Hence, the correct answer is option (A).
Final Answer: Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.