American Government / Unit 8 Gov 371 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Executive Orders
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The idea
An executive order is a rule or order issued by the president without the cooperation of Congress, carrying the force of law.
In practice
Orders direct the executive branch — agencies, enforcement priorities, administration of statutes.
Where people slip
The force of law is not the making of law — the order manages execution.
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