Multiple choice

When a constitutional amendment bill goes to the President, he?

  1. Can withhold his assent

  2. Can return it to the parliament for reconsideration

  3. Can delay it for not more than six months

  4. is bound to give his assent
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B Correct answer
Explanation

For constitutional amendment bills, the President can return the bill to Parliament for reconsideration (but cannot withhold assent indefinitely). This is different from ordinary bills where the President can withhold assent. The President cannot simply delay for six months (option C) nor is bound to give assent without review. Option A is incorrect because withholding assent is not permitted for amendment bills.

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