Executive Orders
A directives issued by the President of the United States
Real World Example
Executive orders are directives issued by the President of the United States to manage operations of the federal government. Historically, they have been used to address urgent issues or to implement policies when Congress is unable or unwilling to act quickly. For instance, President Truman issued an executive order to desegregate the armed forces, responding to civil rights demands. Today, executive orders continue to play a significant role in shaping policies that affect our daily lives, such as immigration regulations or environmental protections. A recent example is an executive order that paused student loan repayments during the COVID-19 pandemic, directly impacting millions of borrowers by providing temporary financial relief.
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