A Presidential Emergency Declaration

question 29

Multiple Choice

A presidential emergency declaration

• A)remains in force for only one month unless it is renewed by the president.
• B)remains in force for only one year unless it is renewed by the president.
• C)remains in force until the Senate votes to rescind it.
• D)remains in force until the president chooses to rescind it.

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Market Rate Of Interest

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Serial Bonds

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