A pocket-veto can be used by the president only if a bill is presented to him __________ days or less before Congress goes on recess.

The Constitution allows a pocket veto when Congress adjourns during the 10-day period (excluding Sundays) in which the president could return a bill. If Congress is in recess and cannot receive the veto, the bill does not become law. Therefore, the best answer is ten days.

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