Which of the following is an indication that the development of the modern presidency began with Andrew Jackson?
A. He created the offices of secretary of state and secretary of war.
B. He doubled the size of the federal bureaucracy.
C. He was the first president to effectively use the veto power to shape legislative policy to his liking.
D. He used his office to shape the country's economic direction.
Answer: C
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