A pocket veto is a

A) presidential veto that is automatically triggered if the president does not act on a given piece of legislation passed during the final 30 days of a legislative session.
B) presidential veto that is automatically triggered if the president does not act on a given piece of legislation passed during the final 10 days of a legislative session.
C) veto issued by the Senate against a bill passed in the House of Representatives.
D) veto issued by the states against a law passed by Congress.

Pocket Veto

A legislative maneuver by which a president or governor may indirectly veto a bill by taking no action on it, and if Congress adjourns during the time allowed for the bill's signing, the bill dies.

Legislative Session

An official period of time designated by a legislative body to conduct its business, including the passing of laws and other legislative activities.

Presidential Veto

is the power of the President to reject a bill passed by Congress, preventing it from becoming law unless Congress votes to override the veto.