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When a US Predident receives a bill, he does have the option of doing nothing. In this case, two things can happen. If Congress is in session at any point within a period of 10 business days after the President receives the bill, it automatically becomes law. If Congress does not convene within 10 days, the bill dies and Congress cannot override it. This is known as a pocket veto.
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What is it called when the president forgets to sign a bill?
If the President forgets to sign a bill within the ten day period fixed by the Constitution, it becomes law automatically as long as Congress is still in session by that date. If Congress is not in session by the tenth day and the President still hasn't signed the bill, the bill does not become law. This method of preventing a bill from becoming law without actually vetoing it is called the pocket veto.
How long was Bill Clinton the youngest president?
No time, or never. Bill Clinton was not the youngest president by any means.
How long does the president have to study a bill?
10 days
How long does is take for a bill to become a law if the president doesnt react to it?
After 10 days it becomes (called a pocket veto) it becomes law.
How long as Bill Clinton president?
The 42nd President of the United States was Bill Clinton from January 20, 1993 to January 20, 2001.
Why is Barack Obama President of the US?
President Obama holds the office because, after a long and arduous campaign, he received more votes.
How long does the president let the bill sit for?
10 days i believe
Why so long president to sign a bill?
The bill becomes what is called a pocket veto and is not enacted into law.
How long does it take for a bill to become a law if the president does not react to it?
Ten days
What can congress do if the president wants a bill passed and congress doesn't?
If Congress does not want to pass a bill that the president supports, there are several actions they can take. Congress can choose not to bring the bill to a vote, effectively killing it. They can also amend the bill to make it more acceptable to members of Congress or attach conditions to its passage. Ultimately, Congress holds the power of the purse and can choose not to fund or implement a bill even if it is signed into law by the president.
What happens if the president doesn't sign a bill in time allowed?
After the president vetoes a bill it returns to it's House of origin. If there are enough objections to the vetoing of the bill the House and Senate vote on it. A 2/3 majority from both will override the veto.
What is a swordfish's sword called?
A swordfish's sword is called a bill. It is a long, flat extension of its upper jaw that resembles a sword.
