Executive Order

The video explores the powers of a US president, focusing on executive orders. It explains that executive orders are directives signed by the president that have the force of law, derived from Article II of the Constitution. While they allow presidents to enact significant changes without Congress, they are subject to limitations and checks by the courts and Congress. Historical examples, such as the Emancipation Proclamation, illustrate their impact. The video concludes by inviting viewers to consider what executive orders they might issue if they were president.

What is one of the key powers a US president holds?

• The ability to amend the constitution

• The ability to declare war

• The ability to issue executive orders

• The ability to appoint state governors

Where in the US Constitution is the power to issue executive orders derived from?

• Article I

• Article II

• Article IV

• Article III

What is a common criticism of executive orders?

• They can be seen as undemocratic

• They are only temporary

• They are too slow to implement

• They require approval from Congress

Which of the following is a limitation on executive orders?

• They cannot be overturned by the courts

• They cannot be issued by a new president

• They cannot be issued during a national emergency

• They cannot be used to create new laws

Which president holds the record for the most executive orders issued?

• Abraham Lincoln

• George Washington

• John F. Kennedy

• Franklin D. Roosevelt