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Our turning point was the use of the veto by Andrew Jackson. Jackson was the first to veto acts of Congress for the sole reason that he was against them. Before Jackson, presidents only used the veto on acts they believed to be unconstitutional .
The supreme court can make sure the president doesn't abuse his power by deeming laws bills passed by the president unconstitutional.
Yes, he can veto laws passed in Congress, but then Congress can vote again, and if they get a sufficient number of votes, can override the president's veto.
Political Parties do not have presidents. They have representatives, but not presidents.
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