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US Federal Constitution QUESTION #5827
Question 1
Congress passes a law allowing the President to 'cancel' specific line items in an appropriations bill after signing the bill into law. This is known as a 'Line Item Veto.' Is this constitutional?
  • Yes, because it helps the President 'take care' that the laws are faithfully executed and prevents waste.
  • Yes, provided the President notifies Congress of each cancellation.
  • No, because it allows the President to unilaterally amend a law, violating the Presentment Clause.✔️
  • No, because it violates the 'General Welfare' clause of the Taxing and Spending power.
Correct Answer Explanation
In Clinton v. City of New York, the Court struck down the Line Item Veto Act because it essentially allowed the President to create a different law than the one passed by Congress, bypassing the legislative process required by Article I.