Andrew Jackson enhanced executive power relative to the power of Congress by making a major political weapon out of _________________.
A) treaty negotiations
B) impoundment of funds
C) the presidential veto
D) cabinet appointments

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Andrew Jackson made a major political weapon out of the presidential veto, which allowed him to reject bills passed by Congress and assert his own power as president. He used the veto more frequently than any of his predecessors, and it helped to establish the idea of the president as a strong, independent leader who could act decisively without the need for congressional approval.

Andrew Jackson Enhanced Executive Power Relative to the Power of Congress