What Is Executive Order?
An executive order is “unilateral commands that are issued by the President; it has the full force of the law, as long as it does not violate the Constitution” (258). Although there is no exact provision in the Constitution for executive orders, Article II states that “executive power shall be vested in a president” (256). President has used this language as the authority to essentially bypass Congress. For example, President Obama declared, “We can’t wait for Congress to do its job, so where they won’t act, I will” (258)
The President is able to exercise legislative power, namely the power to create legislation as well as the power to pass or veto bills. Despite these powers the President is restricted by in his power by the parameters of
the Constitution. During the state of the Union Address the President describe his legislative agenda is for the Nation. In order to accomplice this goal the President will sometimes negotiate with Congress, seek out support, or in extreme cases pass executive orders.
The President is able to exercise legislative power, namely the power to create legislation as well as the power to pass or veto bills. Despite these powers the President is restricted by in his power by the parameters of
the Constitution. During the state of the Union Address the President describe his legislative agenda is for the Nation. In order to accomplice this goal the President will sometimes negotiate with Congress, seek out support, or in extreme cases pass executive orders.