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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(4) is bound to give his assent Explanation: All bills passed by the Parliament can become laws only after receiving the assent of the President. The President can return a bill to the Parliament, if it is not a money bill or a constitutional amendment bill, for reconsideration.

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