How Did Lincoln Defend His Decision to Order a Blockade

question 59

Multiple Choice

How did Lincoln defend his decision to order a blockade of southern ports without the approval of Congress?

• A) He claimed to have received approval from the Supreme Court.
• B) He claimed that the Constitution explicitly conferred upon him the power to do whatever he thought best in any situation.
• C) He claimed that his actions were consistent with his power to veto congressional actions or inactions.
• D) He claimed that the inherent powers of his office allowed him to circumvent the Constitution in a time of war or national crisis.

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Definitions:

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