Question

Explain how historians would characterize the use of executive orders for the first 100 years of American presidential history.(1 point)

Responses

There were significant changes, such as the Second Industrial Revolution and the Great Depression, and Congress was unwilling to act.

There was very little change in the first 100 years of American history, making the need for executive orders very small.

For the first 100 years of American history, despite significant societal changes, presidents deferred to congressional lawmaking to adapt to change.

For the first 100 years of American history, presidential employment of executive orders was the highest in American history.

Answer 1

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For the first 100 years of American presidential history, historians would characterize the use of executive orders as relatively low. Presidents during this time period generally deferred to congressional lawmaking to address societal changes and issues. Additionally, there was limited need for executive orders as there was minimal change in governmental structure and policies during this early time period. Overall, the use of executive orders was not as prevalent or significant as it would later become in American history.