During the Civil War, President Lincoln suspended the civil liberties of alleged agitators and drafted state militias into national service. He did this using what set of powers that are used during times of national crisis?
A. statutory powers
B. executive privilege
C. executive orders
D. emergency powers
E. inherent powers
Answer: D
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