Which of these events in history does seidman say occurred in direct violation of the constitution?
a. the attack of Fort Sumter
b. the Emancipation Proclamation
c. the election of the first president
d. the building of the Hoover Dam
The best option in terms of a direct violation of the constitution would be "b. the Emancipation Proclamation," since this was done entirely by Executive Order, without the consent of Congress.
