If a bill fails because of a pocket veto, it means which of the following?
A. While the House passed it, the Senate metaphorically stuck it in a pocket, forgot about it, and failed to send it to the President.
B. While the Senate passed it, the House metaphorically stuck it in a pocket, forgot about it, and failed to send it to the President.
C. Congress adjourned before 10 days elapsed after sending a bill to the President, and the President metaphorically stuck it in a pocket and forgot about it.
D. Congress failed to give the President the constitutionally mandated 120 days to sign or veto the bill.
Answer: C
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