Which of the following statements about the presidential veto is most accurate?
A) Presidents have used the veto only twice in American history.
B) Use of the veto has remained constant across presidential administrations and vetoes are frequently overridden
C) Use of the veto varies considerably across presidential administrations and vetoes are seldom overridden.
D) Use of the veto has remained constant across presidential administrations and vetoes are frequently overridden.
E) Use of the veto has remained constant across presidential administrations and vetoes are seldom overridden.

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The statement that use of the veto varies considerably across presidential administrations and vetoes are seldom overridden is the most accurate statement about the presidential veto. While some Presidents have used the veto more frequently than others, the vast majority of vetoes are not overridden by Congress. Additionally, it is important to note that presidents have used their veto power much more than just twice in American history, making statements A and E incorrect. Choice B is also incorrect as vetoes have not remained constant across administrations and are not frequently overridden.

Which of the Following Statements About the Presidential Veto Is