If the President does not act on a bill within how many days after receiving it, the bill becomes law as if signed?

Correct answer: C. 30 days

Article VI, Section 27(1) provides that a bill becomes law if the President does not communicate a veto within thirty days after receiving it. This is often called "lapsing into law".

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The correct answer is C. 30 days

Article VI, Section 27(1) provides that a bill becomes law if the President does not communicate a veto within thirty days after receiving it. This is often called "lapsing into law".

Topic: Congress and the Legislative Process MCQs · Subject: General Information