Executive Orders

What is the primary characteristic of an Executive Order?

• It is a law passed by both houses of Congress and signed by the President.

• It is an order issued by the President without Congressional approval that carries the weight of law.

• It is a judicial ruling made by the Supreme Court to interpret existing laws.

• It is a formal declaration of war issued by the President.

Which U.S. President used an Executive Order to desegregate the armed forces?

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Harry S. Truman

• Lyndon B. Johnson

• Abraham Lincoln

Which Executive Order led to the internment of Japanese, German, and Italian Americans during World War II?

• Executive Order 9066

• The Emancipation Proclamation

• The Works Progress Administration order

• The Non-Discriminatory Practices order

Which of the following entities can challenge or counteract an Executive Order?

• State governors can issue counter-orders.

• The Vice President can veto an Executive Order.

• The Judiciary can deem them unconstitutional, and Congress can pass laws to counteract them.

• Foreign governments can appeal to the President to revoke an order.