Vetoes are more likely during periods of

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Vetoes are more likely during periods of divided government because the president may not agree with the policies of the opposition-controlled Congress and use the veto power to block their legislative agenda. In contrast, during periods of unified government, where the president and Congress are controlled by the same party or coalition, vetoes are less likely as they can work together to pass their policies. National emergencies or legislative expediency are not necessarily related to the frequency of vetoes.

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