Asked by Bryce Johnson on May 20, 2024

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Which of the following statements about the presidential veto is MOST accurate?

A) Presidents have used the veto only twice in American history.
B) Use of the veto has remained constant across presidential administrations,and vetoes
Are frequently overridden.
C) Use of the veto varies considerably across presidential administrations,and vetoes are
Seldom overridden.
D) Use of the veto has remained constant across presidential administrations,and vetoes
Are seldom overridden.

Presidential Veto

The power of the President to reject a bill passed by Congress, preventing it from becoming law unless overridden.

  • Understand the roles and powers of the President of the United States.
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parisa katibehMay 20, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The use of the veto varies considerably across presidential administrations, and vetoes are seldom overridden. While some presidents, such as Franklin D. Roosevelt and Gerald Ford, used the veto frequently, others, such as Jimmy Carter and Barack Obama, used it sparingly. Additionally, vetoes are seldom overridden, with only about 7% of vetoes being overridden in US history. Therefore, option C is the most accurate statement. Option A is false, as presidents have used the veto over 2,500 times in American history. Option B is false, as the use of the veto has varied across administrations and vetoes are seldom overridden. Option D is false, as the use of the veto has not remained constant across administrations; it has varied considerably.