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When the president uses his authority as head of the government to order a federal agency to perform certain actions. This does not require congressional approval.

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One noted example was Franklin Roosevelt's order 9066 of 1942 which placed some 7000 Japanese- Americans into detention camps.

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how is a presidential executive order recinded


What term descrsibes presidential rules that have the force of law?

An exective order is a direct, rule, or regulation that has the effect of the law.


Can an Presidential executive order be reversed?

An Executive Order CAN can be nullified if it's proven unconstitutional.


An executive order is?

a presidential statement that changes government policy


When a presidential executive order can be issued when?

Without congressional approval


What is the name for a presidential action that has the effect of law but does not have to be passed by congress?

In the US, a presidential action of this sort is called an "Executive Order". However, the ambit of an executive order in the United States is far less than a congressionally-passed law.


Which term is best defined as a presidential rule or command that has the force of law?

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A presidential executive order can be issued under which circumstances?

A presidential executive order can only be issued by the president. The only variance to this rule is when the vice president is acting on behalf of the president due to his absence.


What is a direct rule or regulation from the president that has the effect of law?

A Presidential Edict, or Executive Order in the USA.


What is a presidential directive to an agency that orders the agency to follow a particular policy?

The directive is called an executive order.


When were the Japanese camps established?

They were established under Presidential Executive Order 9066 on 19 February 1942.


What presidential is executive branch?

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