The president has exercised the pocket veto when
a. ten days have passed and the bill is still in the hopper.
b. ten days have passed and Congress has adjourned.
c. ten days have passed and Congress is still in session.
d. ten days have passed and Congress is in special session.
e. ten days have passed and the Supreme Court has approved it.
b
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