A bill is passed to the president for action while Congress is still in session. After ten days the president has still not approved it. What happens to the bill?
A. It is returned to Congress.
B. It is vetoed.
C. It becomes law.
D. Nothing; the president has thirty days to act on a bill.
E. Nothing; the president has ninety days to act on a bill.
Answer: C
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).