Why Was Andrew Jackson Able to Expand the Power of the Presidency

question 18

Multiple Choice

Why was Andrew Jackson able to expand the power of the presidency?

• A) The Supreme Court granted the president additional powers.
• B) The expansion of power was largely a function of his personality.
• C) The office of the president was expanding more and more anyway.
• D) The Constitution was being interpreted more loosely by presidents.

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