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Question 13

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The veto is a President's Constitutional right, given to him by the drafters of the Constitution

because they wanted it as a check against irresponsible Congressional action. The veto forces

Congress to take another look at legislation that has been passed. I think this is a responsible tool

for a president of the United States, and I have sought to use it responsibly.

-Gerald R. Ford, U.S. President, 1974-1976

which political idea is Ford discussing?

O supremacy clause

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Ford is discussing the political idea of checks and balances.

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Checks and balances is a political idea that is enshrined in the US Constitution. It is a system of government in which each branch of government...