President Nixon issued wage-price controls in an effort to stabilize the economy.This use of executive power was:
A) an illegal usurption of legislative powers which belong to the Congress.
B) a valid use of power, known as an executive order.
C) a valid use of power creating a treaty.
D) an illegal usurption of the regulatory powers of administrative agencies.

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The use of executive power to issue wage-price controls is a valid use of power known as an executive order. This allows the president to enact policies without going through Congress, especially in times of crisis or emergency. While some may argue that it is an encroachment on legislative powers, it is not considered an illegal usurpation.

President Nixon Issued Wage-Price Controls in an Effort to Stabilize