How Did Lincoln Defend His Decision to Order a Blockade

question 36

Multiple Choice

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

• A)He stated that he had received approval from the Supreme Court for the action.
• B)He claimed that the Constitution was not clear about his powers and therefore he could take action and do what he thought best in any situation.
• C)He used his power of veto to go around Congress on the issue.
• 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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