Question

Explain how historians would characterize the use of executive orders for the first 100 years of

American presidential history.(1 point)
There was very little change in the first 100 years of American history, making the need for executive orders ve
small.
For the first 100 years of American history, presidential employment of executive orders was the highest in Ame
history.
There were significant changes, such as the Second Industrial Revolution and the Great Depression, and Cong
was unwilling to act.
For the first 100 years of American history, despite significant societal changes, presidents deferred to congres
lawmaking to adapt to change.

Answer 1

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For the first 100 years of American presidential history, historians would likely characterize the use of executive orders as minimal. This is because during this time period, there was a strong belief in the separation of powers and checks and balances among the branches of government. Presidents generally deferred to Congress for lawmaking and used executive orders sparingly. The use of executive orders was not as prevalent or necessary as it became in later years, when significant societal changes and challenges required more immediate action from the executive branch.