Congress passes legislation imposing strict environmental regulations, and the President does not sign or veto the bill within the ten-day window provided by the Constitution. What is the legal status of the bill if Congress remains in session?
The bill requires additional Congressional action to proceed due to the lack of presidential approval.
The bill's status depends on whether the judicial branch validates the legislative inaction by the executive.
The bill is rejected due to inaction by the President within the specified timeframe.
The bill becomes law if Congress remains in session.
The correct answer is based on Article I, Section 7 of the U.S. Constitution, known as the Presentment Clause. If Congress is in session and the President does not act on a bill within 10 days (excluding Sundays), the bill becomes law, reflecting the legislative process’s balance of power. If Congress had adjourned during this period, the bill could have been subject to a pocket veto instead. The incorrect answers misstate the rules or fail to account for the impact of Congressional adjournment on the bill's status.
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