Though the veto is regarded as one of the president's most formidable powers, it is used relatively rarely. This use is likely because

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Legislators often try to avoid a veto by altering the content of a bill to make it more acceptable to the president. This strategy is called "vetoproofing." Therefore, the president may not need to use the veto power as often because Congress is more likely to pass legislation that is acceptable to the president. B is incorrect because there is no evidence to suggest that presidential pay raises have any bearing on the use of the veto. C is also incorrect because divided government is a common occurrence in American politics, and even when one party controls both Congress and the presidency, there may still be disagreements over policy. D is incorrect because there is no limit on the number of vetoes a president can issue in a session of Congress.

Though the Veto Is Regarded as One of the President's