Question

which candidate in the 1860 presidential election believed that states should get to choose whether to allow slavery and the government should have a limited role in the economy? a. abraham lincoln b. john bell c. john breckinridge d. stephen douglas

Explanation:

Stephen Douglas supported popular sovereignty, which meant states could choose whether to allow slavery, and also favored a limited - government role in the economy. Abraham Lincoln opposed the expansion of slavery. John Bell was a Constitutional Union Party candidate who tried to avoid the slavery issue. John Breckinridge was a pro - slavery candidate.

Answer:

D. Stephen Douglas