When Abraham Lincoln suspended the right of habeas corpus during the Civil War, he was following a _______________ view of presidential power.

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Lincoln's suspension of habeas corpus reflects a prerogative view of presidential power, where the president can take actions not explicitly granted by the Constitution or laws if deemed necessary for the public good, especially in times of national crisis or security threats.

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