Limits on Presidential Executive Orders

Hard Unit 2: Branches Of Government Presidential Powers

The Constitution of the United States assigns the President certain powers that are vital for the function of the executive branch. One of these powers is the ability to issue executive orders, which can have significant impacts on domestic policy.

However, this power is often accompanied by checks imposed by Congress and the Judiciary. Given the dynamics of power and authority in the federal government, which of the following statements accurately describes a limit on the President’s power to issue executive orders?

Executive orders can be overturned by subsequent executive orders from future presidents.

Executive orders are subject to judicial review and can be declared unconstitutional.

Congress must approve all executive orders before they can take effect.

Executive orders can only be enforced domestically and cannot affect foreign policy.

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