AP U.S. Government & Politics Flashcards: Congress The Senate And The House

Study Congress The Senate And The House in AP U.S. Government & Politics with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

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What is a pocket veto?

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When the President takes no action on a bill for 10 days while Congress is adjourned. Bill dies without presidential action or signature.

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During a joint session, the House appears far larger than the Senate; which constitutional structural fact best explains this?

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