suppose a bill arrives on presidents desk of the united staes.it orginated in the senate.he decides on a pocket veto.this will be possible for him only if a.congress is about to adjourn.b.the house still has the bill in committee.c.the senate is in recess,but about to convene.d.thehouise has not passed the senate bill
2006-12-28 12:18:36 · 3 answers · asked by babygirl93005@sbcglobal.net 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Elections
The answer is A. If a bill sits on the presidents desk for more than ten days, not including Sundays, it automatically becomes law unless congress is not in session at the end of the ten days. If congress is not in session at the end of ten days then an unsigned bill does not become law, this political maneuver is referred to as a pocket veto.
2007-01-01 06:23:41 · answer #1 · answered by Paul W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a. A 'Pocket Veto' means the President fails to sign or veto to bill for 10 days and congress in not in session.
b and d are not possible as any bill still in the House is not set to the President for his signature.
2006-12-28 20:40:12 · answer #2 · answered by STEVEN F 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He can veto at any time.
2006-12-28 20:43:34 · answer #3 · answered by Bobby! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋