Question

Use the political cartoon and your knowledge of U.S. History to answer the following question: Those who objected to Andrew Jackson’s use of the veto argued that ________. (2 points) Responses the Constitution said that arguments had to be resolved in favor of majority will. the Constitution said that arguments had to be resolved in favor of majority will. the president did not exercise his power often enough. the president did not exercise his power often enough. only the Supreme Court should be able to void an act of Congress only the Supreme Court should be able to void an act of Congress the president’s veto power should only be used when the president had a constitutional objection to a bill, and not when he merely disagreed with the policy.

Answer 1

Those who objected to Andrew Jackson’s use of the veto argued that **the president’s veto power should only be used when the president had a constitutional objection to a bill, and not when he merely disagreed with the policy.** Jackson was known for his frequent use of the veto, which some viewed as an overreach of presidential power and an affront to the legislative authority of Congress.