Executive Orders in the United States

What is an executive order?

• A law passed by Congress

• A presidential decree

• A tool used by the court system

• A proposal made by the executive branch

How are executive orders enforced?

• Through consultation with Congress

• By the president's successor

• By the court system

• Like laws

When can a president use an executive order?

• Only in times of crisis

• To expand or contract agency power

• To respond to emergencies

• To clarify policies

Which president issued an executive order to establish the Works Progress Administration?

• Abraham Lincoln

• Harry Truman

• Lyndon Johnson

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

What did Harry Truman's executive order in 1948 accomplish?

• Desegregation of the armed forces

• Establishment of nondiscriminatory practices

• Creation of public works projects

• Removal of Japanese-Americans

Which president issued an executive order to target predominantly Japanese-Americans during World War II?

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Harry Truman

• Lyndon Johnson

• William Henry Harrison

How many executive orders did William Henry Harrison issue?

• Over 3,500

• Roughly 300

• None

• 31

What can Congress and judges do in response to executive orders?

• Pass laws to counteract them

• Halt them by deeming them unconstitutional

• Both A and B

• Neither A nor B