Executive orders are legally binding mandates that direct agencies on implementing existing federal law. They are limited; they cannot grant the executive branch additional power or create new laws, only interpret and carry out existing ones. They can be challenged in court if deemed inconsistent with congressional statutes.
Executive orders are legally binding mandates.
They direct agencies on implementing existing federal law.
They cannot grant the executive branch additional power.
They can be challenged in court if inconsistent with congressional statutes.