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key points quiz
key points quiz
answer these questions to check your understanding of the second new deal.
following his landslide reelection, how did fdr consolidate his authority as president?
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he expanded the cabinet and fired federal judges who had been appointed during the hoover administration.
he insulated many federal agencies from congressional oversight and expanded the cabinet.
he signed an executive order limiting the congressional review process for economic recovery bills and insulated many federal agencies from congressional oversight.
he fired federal judges who had been appointed during the hoover administration and signed an executive order limiting the congressional review process for economic recovery bills.

Explanation:

FDR tried to insulate federal agencies from congressional oversight to strengthen his executive - power after re - election. Federal judges have lifetime tenure and cannot be fired easily. Expanding the cabinet alone was not the main way to consolidate authority. Limiting congressional review of economic recovery bills and insulating agencies from oversight were key moves to centralize power.

Answer:

He sig ed an executive order limiting the congressional review process for economic recovery bills and insulated many federal agencies from congressional oversight.