The graph illustrating the rise in the number of executive orders per year from 1861 through 1945 best reflects option A. the expansion of the power of the presidency. This increase in executive orders suggests that presidents were exercising greater authority and taking more actions independently of Congress, indicating a growth in presidential power during this period.
Use the graph to answer the question.
The image shows a bar graph titled executive orders per year, from 1861 through 1945. The graph shows that the number of executive orders per year rose dramatically during the period shown.
What does this graph illustrate?
A.
the expansion of the power of the presidency
B.
declines in federal involvement in the economy
C.
congressional checks on the power of other branches
D.
state challenges to the federal government's authority
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