What’s an executive order? And, more importantly, how is Trump using them?
Donald Trump has had a busy first week, signing executive orders on topics from immigration to energy policy, health care to trade.
One signing at a time, he has shown himself ready to advance his sometimes-inflammatory campaign promises. There will be no pivot, no moderation, no fresh perspective borne of contact with the awesome power of his office.
But the spate of executive orders has also raised a basic civics question: How much can Trump accomplish via unilateral action? Here’s what you need to know about the origin, power, and limits of executive orders.
What is an executive order?
The president is more than America’s commander-in-chief, and more than its chief diplomat. He also oversees federal agencies, and in that capacity he occasionally needs to provide details about what they should be doing and how best to use their resources.
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