12. Expanding the Use of Executive Orders (Andrew Jackson)
Andrew Jackson utilized executive orders assertively, notably issuing the Specie Circular in 1836, which mandated that government land purchases be made in gold or silver, not paper currency. This directive aimed to curb land speculation and stabilize the economy but contributed to the Panic of 1837. Jackson’s decisive actions exemplified a more activist executive capable of directing federal policy without direct Congressional approval (moaf.org).
