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Strategies and Power Plays

Unit 13

 

THREATS AND PROMISES: The veto is often a sign of presidential weakness, showing that he cannot get his way with Congress. The threat of a veto is often enough to get Congress to compromise with a president. When the president and Congress are controlled by different parties, vetoes are more likely.

 

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