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 emphasized that the veto should not be a tool for political disagreement but rather reserved for genuine constitutional concerns. Jackson's frequent use of the veto for policy disagreements marked a significant shift in the balance of power between the presidency and Congress, leading to concerns about executive overreach.
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 thatthe Constitution said that arguments had to be resolved in favor of majority will.• only the Supreme Court should be able to void an act of Congress• the president did not exercise his power often enough.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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