Episode 699: What is an Executive Order? What are the Limits of Its Power? Why Do Presidents Use Them?

American Democracy Minute

The American Democracy Minute Radio Report & Podcast for Jan 21, 2025
What is an Executive Order? What are the Limits of Its Power? Why Do Presidents Use Them?
New Presidents often use “Day One” executive orders to move their policy agendas forward. What are the different kinds of presidential orders, what are their limitations, and why do Presidents use them?
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Articles & Resources:

American Bar Association - (2021) What Is an Executive Order?

Dr. Bert Rockman, Purdue University - (2021) Executive Orders & Presidential Power
NPR - (2017) Executive Order Or Memorandum? Let's Call The Whole Thing An 'Action'
PBS - What is an executive order? Here’s what the tool can and can’t do
ACLU Washington - (2020) Timeline of Donald Trump's Muslim Ban
NBC 4 NY- Is Donald Trump's plan to end birthright citizenship viable?
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