When President Lincoln raised an army after the fall of Fort Sumter despite having no clear
Legal authority to do so,it illustrated the

A) delegated powers of the presidency.
B) inherent powers of the presidency.
C) expressed powers of the presidency.
D) "going public" strategy.

Inherent Powers

Powers that are not explicitly stated but are implied in the constitution, allowing government to perform actions necessary for its functioning.

Legal Authority

The legally sanctioned power given to individuals or entities to make legal decisions, enforce laws, and administer justice.