Prior to Andrew Jackson, presidents

a. rarely used the veto power.
b. used the veto power extensively.
c. did not possess any power of veto.
d. viewed vetoes as an abuse of the power of Congress.
e. believed the veto power to be unconstitutional.


ANS: A

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