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| − | An '''executive order''' is an action which does not require the approval of the [[Congress]], by the [[President]]. It cannot contradict or override any law, but can direct agencies in the executive branch in accordance with law. For example, only the President can issue an Executive Order for a [[budget sequester]], by law. [[Conservative]]s are often critical of executive orders for how they bypass the | + | An '''executive order''' is an action which does not require the approval of the [[Congress]], by the [[President]]. It cannot contradict or override any [[law]], but can direct agencies in the [[executive branch]] in accordance with law. For example, only the President can issue an Executive Order for a [[budget sequester]], by law. [[Conservative]]s are often critical of executive orders for how they bypass the [[United States Constitution]]al process for enacting [[bills|new laws]]. |
The proposed executive order on [[abortion]] to which [[Bart Stupak]] agreed on March 21, 2010, and which is riddled with loopholes, is available [http://www.politico.com/livepulse/0310/White_House_issues_statement_on_executive_order_.html here]. A criticism is available [http://corner.nationalreview.com/post/?q=YThlYjRjMjIwMGQwYzRhYjA1NGIyNzU1OWJkMzNkZDI= here]. | The proposed executive order on [[abortion]] to which [[Bart Stupak]] agreed on March 21, 2010, and which is riddled with loopholes, is available [http://www.politico.com/livepulse/0310/White_House_issues_statement_on_executive_order_.html here]. A criticism is available [http://corner.nationalreview.com/post/?q=YThlYjRjMjIwMGQwYzRhYjA1NGIyNzU1OWJkMzNkZDI= here]. | ||
| − | As of the end of 2012, [[Barack Obama]] had issued 144 executive orders. <ref>[http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/executive-orders/obama.html National Archives]</ref>. During his Presidency, [[Ronald Reagan]] issued | + | As of the end of 2012, [[Barack Obama]] had issued 144 executive orders. <ref>[http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/executive-orders/obama.html National Archives]</ref>. During his two term Presidency, [[Ronald Reagan]] issued 381 executive orders. <ref>[http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/executive-orders/reagan.html National Archives]</ref>. |
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| + | ==See Also== | ||
| + | * [[Balance of power]] | ||
| + | * [[Dictator]] | ||
| + | * [[Tyranny]] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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| + | [[Category:United States Constitution]] | ||
[[Category:United States Government]] | [[Category:United States Government]] | ||
Revision as of 06:15, April 15, 2014
An executive order is an action which does not require the approval of the Congress, by the President. It cannot contradict or override any law, but can direct agencies in the executive branch in accordance with law. For example, only the President can issue an Executive Order for a budget sequester, by law. Conservatives are often critical of executive orders for how they bypass the United States Constitutional process for enacting new laws.
The proposed executive order on abortion to which Bart Stupak agreed on March 21, 2010, and which is riddled with loopholes, is available here. A criticism is available here.
As of the end of 2012, Barack Obama had issued 144 executive orders. [1]. During his two term Presidency, Ronald Reagan issued 381 executive orders. [2].