17. Once a bill has passed through the House and Senate, it goes to the president where he signs it to make it official. However, if he doesn't agree with the law, he can exercise his power of Veto and have it sent back to the house it originated in with suggestions for how it can be changed. The bill then has to be reevaluated by that house and 2/3 of the house needs to vote in favor for the bill in order for it to be sent to the other house for approval. If 2/3 of that house approves as well, then it becomes a law. 18. A "Pocket Veto" is when a president indirectly vetos a Bill by not signing it in the 10 days after he receives it. If congress is in session during those 10 days, it becomes a law even without the signature, but if Congress adjourns before the 10 days have passed (not including sundays), it will not become a law. 21. up until 1808, Congress could not prohibit the slave trade. Congress is also not allowed to pass Ex-post Facto Laws which is a law that makes an an action a crime after it has happened, or a bill of attainer (declaring a person or group is guilty without trial).
22. Congress isn't allowed to withhold the privilege of the "writ of Habeas Corpus" unless its necessary for public safety.
18. A "Pocket Veto" is when a president indirectly vetos a Bill by not signing it in the 10 days after he receives it. If congress is in session during those 10 days, it becomes a law even without the signature, but if Congress adjourns before the 10 days have passed (not including sundays), it will not become a law.
21. up until 1808, Congress could not prohibit the slave trade. Congress is also not allowed to pass Ex-post Facto Laws which is a law that makes an an action a crime after it has happened, or a bill of attainer (declaring a person or group is guilty without trial).
22. Congress isn't allowed to withhold the privilege of the "writ of Habeas Corpus" unless its necessary for public safety.