Historians would likely characterize the use of executive orders during the first 100 years of American presidential history as one where there were significant changes, such as the Second Industrial Revolution and the Great Depression, and Congress was often unwilling to act. During this period, while executive orders were utilized, the context of increasing national challenges and evolving societal needs sometimes compelled presidents to use their executive authority more assertively, especially when legislative action from Congress lagged behind the urgent demands of the time.
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 very small.
For the first 100 years of American history, presidential employment of executive orders was the highest in American history.
For the first 100 years of American history, despite significant societal changes, presidents deferred to congressional lawmaking to adapt to change.
There were significant changes, such as the Second Industrial Revolution and the Great Depression, and Congress was unwilling to act.
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