With Respect to the Power of the Presidency, What Was

Multiple Choice

With respect to the power of the presidency, what was the effect of the Reciprocal Trade Agreement Act?

A) It did not immediately augment presidential power because the president had to ask Congress for permission to engage in trade talks with other countries.
B) It greatly expanded presidential power by granting fast-track authority in trade negotiations with other states.
C) It decreased the power of the president in managing the economy by enhancing congressional oversight over trade policy.
D) It quickly expanded presidential power in economic policy through the legitimization of executive agreements.