Understanding Executive Orders and Powers

The video tutorial explores the concept of executive actions, focusing on executive orders. It begins with an introduction to the constitutional basis of executive power, particularly Article 2 of the U.S. Constitution. The video then explains the different types of executive actions, such as memorandums and proclamations, and highlights historical examples like Lincoln's suspension of habeas corpus and FDR's internment of Japanese Americans. It also discusses the controversies and limitations surrounding executive orders, including court challenges and checks and balances. The video concludes with a call to action for viewers to engage with the content.

What is the primary source of the President's executive power according to the US Constitution?

• Article 2

• Article 4

• Article 1

• Article 3

Which of the following is NOT a type of executive action?

• Proclamation

• Memorandum

• Legislative Bill

• Executive Order

What distinguishes an executive order from other executive actions?

• It is a public speech

• It is written in the federal registry

• It is announced on social media

• It is a suggestion to Congress

Who issued the most executive orders in US history?

• Abraham Lincoln

• Barack Obama

• George Washington

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

Which President used an executive order to desegregate the Army?

• Lyndon B. Johnson

• Harry Truman

• Dwight Eisenhower

• John F. Kennedy

What can prevent an executive order from being implemented?

• Public opinion

• Congressional approval

• Court ruling of unconstitutionality

• Presidential retraction

What was the outcome of President Obama's executive order on 'dreamers'?

• It was overturned by Congress

• It was put on hold by the courts

• It was ignored by federal agencies

• It was fully implemented

What is a common misconception about executive orders?

• They are suggestions

• They are laws

• They are public speeches

• They are tweets

What is the role of the courts in relation to executive orders?

• To interpret their constitutionality

• To draft them

• To ignore them

• To enforce them

What is the main purpose of the video conclusion?

• To encourage viewer engagement

• To summarize the content

• To criticize executive actions

• To introduce new topics