Question

Even though the Constitution said nothing about presidents purchasing land,

President Thomas Jefferson purchased the Louisiana territory from France in 1803.
Jefferson felt the power came with the office, and Congress agreed. How did
President Jefferson justify doing this without authority being expressly granted to him
in the Constitution?
O necessary and proper clause
O the commerce clause
O inherent powers clause
O the three-fifths clause

Answer 1

Answer: The correct answer would be C.

Jefferson rationalized his decision for the treaty to be sent to Congress without an amendment to John Breckinridge. Thus, "Inherent powers clause."

Explanation: Purchasing the Louisiana Territory could be legally inadmissible if his presidential authority to do so isn't expressly mentioned.

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