How can a bill become law without the President's signature?

A bill can become law without the President's signature if Congress is in session and does not act on it for ten days, which allows the bill to automatically become law after that period. This provision is found in Article I, Section 7 of the U.S. Constitution. If the President chooses not to sign or veto the bill during this time frame, and Congress remains in session, the bill automatically takes effect.

This mechanism showcases the balance of power between the legislative and executive branches. It prevents the President from exercising excessive power by allowing Congress to have the ability to enact legislation even if the President is unwilling to sign it. The situation is different if Congress has adjourned; in that case, the bill does not become law and is effectively "pocket vetoed" by the President's inaction.

The other options describe scenarios that do not lead directly to a bill becoming law without the President's signature. For example, Supreme Court approval does not play a role in the legislative process for a bill; it only reviews laws after they are enacted. Voting by a two-thirds majority can override a Presidential veto, but this requires the President to have signed the bill initially or to have vetoed it. Lastly, a bill must pass both chambers of