A pocket veto is said to have taken place when ________
a. Congress adjourns before the 10 days are up and the president does not sign a bill
b. the president acts on a bill within 10 working days
c. a bill becomes law without the president's signature
d. the president vetoes only a part of a bill
e. Congress overrides a veto by securing two-thirds approval of each house of Congress
A
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