Question

In the United States, if the President does not sign a bill within ten days of its passage by Congress, it automatically becomes a law. However, if Congress adjourns within the ten-day period and the President does not sign the bill, it dies. This is called the ______.

Answer 1

In the United States, if the President does not sign a bill within ten days of its passage by Congress, it automatically becomes a law. However, if Congress adjourns within the ten-day period and the President does not sign the bill, it dies. This is called the pocket veto.

Explanation:

A pocket veto occurs when the President does not sign a bill within ten days and Congress adjourns during that period. Since the bill cannot be returned to Congress for reconsideration, it automatically lapses and does not become law.