How did the Louisiana Purchase represent an expansion of governmental power? (1 point)

Question

a. It was done despite opposition by Federalists.
b. It was done during a time of French unrest.
c. It was done in the first term of a presidency.
d. It was done without clear constitutional authority

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

d. It was done without clear constitutional authority.

The Louisiana Purchase in 1803 involved the acquisition of territory that significantly expanded the United States, but it raised questions about the constitutional authority of the federal government to make such a purchase, as the Constitution did not explicitly grant the president the power to acquire new land.