One of the main purposes of the British Declaratory Act of 1766 was to end the boycotts that were taking place in America over British goods, due to what the colonists saw as unfair taxation.
Although Franklin<span> was eighty-one years old and in generally poor health, he participated as a delegate to the </span>Constitutional Convention<span> in Philadelphia with George Washington presiding. ... </span>Franklin<span> helped break the deadlock and pave the way for what became known as the "great compromise."</span>
Congress was split, as the French had helped the young United States during the Revolutionary War, however, many where confused what direction the revolution was going (spoiler alert, the French Revolution traded a monarchy for a dictatorship with Napoleon at the helm - so it didin't accomplish a whole lot).
Although both parties(the Democratic-Republicans and Federalists) had different hopes for the french revolution, they both agreed that war would be economically not possible and would possibly open the U.S up to attack, so the U.S remained neutral.
The question is asking with what kind of document or action "the president can quickly respond to economic, social, or political needs". The best way to the president solve problems quickly, is to use a executive order. So, the answer for the question is letter b) signing executive orders. <span>Is important to remember that the president can't signing legislation without the support of the legislative power.</span>