“His 1863 Emancipation Proclamation . . . freed Confederate slaves but scholars still debate whether it rested on any firm constitutional foundation.”
Use the passage to answer the question.
Based on the excerpt, which statement best illustrates the impact of Lincoln’s proclamation on government?
A.
It increased the influence of the legislative branch.
B.
It caused the voters to elect a Democratic Congress.
C.
It allowed slaves to vote during the American Civil War.
D.
It expanded the power and scope of the executive office