Question

which statement explains what happens when the president issues a pocket veto? (1 point)
○ congress will vote to override the president’s pocket veto within 10 days. if congress rejects the president’s veto, the bill will automatically become a law as long as there is a simple majority.
○ congress will adjourn within 10 days of the president receiving the bill. if the president does not sign the bill, the bill does not become a law because congress will not have an opportunity to override the veto.
○ congress will return to session within 10 days to debate and plan next steps. at this time, congress will vote to override the veto, revise the legislation, or abandon the bill altogether.
○ congress will revise the legislation within 10 days of the president vetoing a bill. if the president does not sign the bill, congress can revise, revote, and force a bill to become a law

Explanation:

A pocket veto occurs when Congress adjourns within 10 days after sending a bill to the president, and the president does not sign it. Since Congress is adjourned, they can’t override the veto, so the bill dies. Other options misdescribe the pocket veto process (e.g., override timing, Congress actions).

Answer:

B. Congress will adjourn within 10 days of the president receiving the bill. If the president does not sign the bill, the bill does not become a law because Congress will not have an opportunity to override the veto.