History of Executive Orders

This video originally aired on Thursday, November 17, 2011.

About This Video

David Abshire, president of the Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress, talked about the history of executive orders, laws made by presidents that bypass Congress.

Keywords

History, President, Executive Orders, Congress, Laws

Related Subjects/Topics

  • The President
  • U.S. History

Speakers

  • President of the Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress David Abshire