If Congress disagrees with a decision of the Supreme Court concerning the interpretation of the U.S. Constitution, it can do all of the following except A) not fund the decision. B) require that the president veto the decision. C) pass a new law that negates the Court's ruling. D) propose an amendment to the Constitution that would negate the Court's ruling. E) amend an existing law that negates the Court's ruling.

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Congress cannot require the president to veto a decision of the Supreme Court. The power to veto lies solely with the president, and Congress cannot compel him or her to take a certain action. However, Congress can override a presidential veto with a two-thirds majority vote in both the House of Representatives and the Senate. Therefore, option B is not a valid choice.

If Congress Disagrees with a Decision of the Supreme Court