Document Type
Response or Comment
Publication Date
3-1-2021
Abstract
The use of executive orders allows a President to quickly enforce new legislation. This power is a means to enable a President to promote their agenda without the need for congressional approval. In his first month, Joe Biden has used executive orders much more so than his recent predecessors. He has used this power to overturn policies by the Trump administration and has added a number of his own initiatives as well. Executive orders have been used by almost all Presidents to ensure that their time in office is used to its fullest potential.
Recommended Citation
ONU Institute for Civics and Public Policy; Aikey, Kennedy; Cook, Kennedy; and Trimpey, Hailey, "Examining Executive Orders and Joe Biden’s use of them in his first month" (2021). Critical Questions. 8.
https://digitalcommons.onu.edu/critical_questions/8
Comments
This is the 4th entry in the Critical Questions series.