Question

President Nixon issued wage-price controls in an effort to stabilize the economy. This use of executive power was Group of answer choices an illegal usurption of legislative powers which belong to the Congress. a valid use of power based on Article II of the Constitution. a valid use of judicial power. an illegal usurption of the regulatory powers of administrative agencies.

Answer 1

a valid use of power based on Article II of the Constitution

Step-by-step explanation:

President Nixon issued the executive order in order to control the inflation. The order was given to freeze the wages earned by the people and the prices of the product for ninety days. It was intended that the initiative would enhance the job opportunity and decrease the inflation of the country. The prices, rents, wages and the salaries were stabilized for ninety days. The executive power gives the power to execute and enforce laws. By making the use of the executive powers, President Nixon made the valid use of power as per mentioned in Article II of the Constitution.