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A Congressional bill can become a law without presidential assent when

A Congressional bill can become a law without presidential assent when
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  • A The president is careless enough to forget to sign the bill into law within a certain number of days
  • B A bill was, in the first instance passed by both Houses of Congress with a two thirds majority
  • C Each of the two Houses voting with a two-thirds majority passes a bill which has been vetoed by the president
  • D The country is at war
  • E In none of the conditions stated above
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
In the US Congress, if the president vetoes a bill, Congress can override the veto by passing the bill again in each chamber with a two-thirds majority vote. This allows the bill to become law without presidential assent.

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