Question

On January 1, 1863, Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, stating that all slaves in the Confederate States that had seceded were freed. He did so without an act of Congress, maintaining that his authority as commander in chief allowed him to suspend civil law in states that were in rebellion. What is the Emancipation Proclamation an example of? (a) administrative law (b) an executive agreement (c) an executive order (d) a signing statement

Answer 1

Answer:

  C) An executive order.

Explanation:

  It is a directive issued by the President and has the force of law. The basis of this power is founded on different sources. Article Two of the United States Constitution gives the president the authority to determine how to enforce the law or manage the resources of the executive branch.

  The Congress also delegates this power in the Acts of Congress, they delegate to the president some degree of discretionary power.

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