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What is the time before an unsigned bill becomes law called?
if congress is not in session, after ten days of doing nothing (not refusing or signing), the bill does not become law. this is called a pocket veto. if congress is in session, and the bill is not rejected or signed, i believe that after ten days, the bill automatically becomes law.
Does nc governor have the pocket veto?
Nope. The governor has 12 days (from the day the bill was transmitted) to sign it. If not signed, the bill automatically becomes a law.
What happens after ten days if a bill is not signed by the president nor the legislature?
If the president holds the bill for ten days, it becomes a law.If the Congress adjourns during those ten days, it is vetoed
How many days does a US president have to either sign or return a bill before if becomes a law?
10 days
How many days does a president have to either sign or return a bill before it becomes a law.?
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If a president does not act on a bill within 10 days what happens?
If the Congress is still in session, the bill becomes a law after 10 days even if the President has not signed it or vetoed it. If the President vetoed the bill, Congress has to override the veto in order for it to become a law. If the President has not signed the bill within 10 days and the Congress is not in session, it does not become a law. This is called a "pocket veto."
Who signs bill into law?
Normally, state laws are signed by the Governor, and federal laws are signed by the President. If the president does not sign, the bill will still become law in 10 days unless Congress goes out of session before the president has had the bill for 10 days.
If the president receives a bill that has passed both houses of Congress and he does nothing about the billl what happens after 10 days?
After 10 days, the bill becomes law without the President's signature unless Congress adjourns before he has had ten days to consider the bill. In this latter case, the bill dies and does not become law. (known as a pocket veto)
How long does a bill have to sit before it automatically becomes a law?
The length of time it takes for a bill to become varies greatly. If both parties are on board and the president agrees, it could take a matter of days. In some cases, it can actually be years if ever.
Can a bill become law without the President's signature?
Yes, after the President veto's a bill, it goes back to Congress and if they can get a 2/3 majority to vote for it then it becomes law.
What happens is a bill pass and the president doesn't sign the bill but holds it for more than 10 days?
After 10 days the bill becomes law even it is not signed, provided that Congress is still in session. However, if Congress adjourns before the 10 days are up, the bill is treated as if it were vetoed. They call this kind of veto a "pocket veto".
When can the US president use his power to veto a bill?
He has only ten days to exercise his veto power once a bill is reported to him. If he fails to act in those 10 days, the bill becomes law. However, if Congress adjourns before he has had 10 days to respond, the bill dies if he does not sign it.
