Which historical event is an example of a president using powers not explicitly granted by the Constitution?

Presidential Power Expansion and Its Impact on American Governance

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The signing of the Declaration of Independence
The Louisiana Purchase
The Emancipation Proclamation
The Boston Tea Party
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the 22nd Amendment limit?
The power of Congress to declare war
The number of terms a president can serve
The number of Supreme Court justices
The ability of the president to veto bills
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the War Powers Act require from the president?
To consult the Supreme Court before military action
To declare war independently
To get congressional approval within 60 days of military action
To inform the public of all military decisions
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main argument in Federalist No. 70?
The need for a strong legislative branch
The importance of a single, energetic executive
The necessity of a multi-person executive committee
The benefits of a weak executive branch
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to Alexander Hamilton, what quality is essential for good government?
A large executive committee
Public opinion
Secrecy
Energy in the executive
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a key concern about having multiple leaders in the executive branch, according to Hamilton?
Enhanced secrecy
Diminished accountability
Increased decisiveness
Improved public opinion
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does Arthur Schlesinger Jr. criticize about the executive branch?
Its lack of power
Its excessive transparency
Its use of secrecy
Its reliance on public opinion
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