Explain what is meant by the term pocket veto of the US Presiden

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Political Science

Class

ICSE Class 12

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How are states classified on the basis of territorial division of authority and on the basis of the nature of use of authority ? 

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What is a confederation? 

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3.

Differentiate between a totalitarian state and an authoritarian state. 

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4.

What is the position of the Cabinet in a Presidential system of government? 

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Explain the meaning of the term convention. Give one example. 

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Classify the constitutions on the basis of their amending process. Give examples.  

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Explain Cumulative Vote System ? 

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What is functional representation ?  

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9.

Explain what is meant by the term pocket veto of the US President. 


A pocket veto occurs when Congress adjourns before the president signs a bill into law. The United States Constitution states the president has ten days to sign or veto legislation. If Congress adjourns within the ten-day period, then the bill does not become law.

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Define Rule of Law.

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