How did Lincoln defend his decision to order a blockade of southern ports without the approval of Congress?
a. He claimed to have received approval from the Supreme Court.
b. He claimed that the Constitution explicitly conferred upon him the power to do whatever he thought best in any situation.
c. He claimed that his actions were consistent with his power to veto congressional actions or inactions.
d. He claimed that the inherent powers of his office allowed him to circumvent the Constitution in a time of war or national crisis.
Answer: d
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