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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. | + | 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. [[Conservative]]s are often critical of executive orders for how they bypass the 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 [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]. | ||
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Revision as of 19:28, January 16, 2013
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. Conservatives are often critical of executive orders for how they bypass the 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.