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. This perspective maintained that the veto should not be used as a tool for executive overreach or to block legislation simply based on policy preferences.
Those who objected to Andrew Jackson’s use of the veto argued that ________.
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.
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