What Trump’s Actions on Keystone, Dakota Pipelines Mean

The video discusses the differences between executive orders and presidential memoranda, focusing on recent memoranda related to TransCanada and the Dakota pipeline. It highlights the regulatory processes involved and the political implications of these decisions, particularly under the Trump administration. The discussion also touches on the environmental and economic aspects, emphasizing the importance of messaging and political context in these decisions.

What is the primary difference between an executive order and a presidential memorandum?

• Executive orders require congressional approval, while memoranda do not.

• Memoranda are legally binding, while executive orders are not.

• Executive orders result in immediate action, while memoranda provide guidance to agencies.

• Memoranda are used only for foreign policy, while executive orders are domestic.

Which of the following is NOT one of the memoranda discussed in the video?

• Paris Climate Agreement

• US-made products

• Dakota pipeline

• TransCanada pipeline

What role do the State Department and the Army Corps of Engineers play in the pipeline projects?

• They provide funding for the projects.

• They negotiate with foreign governments.

• They enforce environmental regulations.

• They are responsible for determining if the projects should proceed.

How did President Obama's approach to the pipeline issue differ from President Trump's?

• Obama and Trump had identical approaches to the pipeline issue.

• Obama prioritized environmental concerns, while Trump focuses on economic benefits.

• Obama supported the pipelines, while Trump opposed them.

• Obama made the pipeline issue a top priority, while Trump did not.

What is a key message President Trump is trying to convey regarding the pipelines?

• Environmental protection is the top priority.

• The pipelines will be delayed indefinitely.

• The pipelines will be built using foreign materials.

• The projects will create jobs and use US-made products.