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President Bush, President Obama, And Executive Orders, Catie Witt
President Bush, President Obama, And Executive Orders, Catie Witt
The Eastern Illinois University Political Science Review
This article examines the use of executive orders issued during the presidencies of George W. Bush and Barak Obama. Using case studies of the most significant executive order issued by each president, and by using quantitative data on the number of executive orders issued by each president during their first term in office, the author finds evidence that supports the “two presidencies” thesis. Moreover, the author finds evidence supporting the theory that Republican presidents are more likely to issue executive orders related to foreign policy, whereas Democratic presidents are more likely to issue executive orders related to domestic policy. Also, …
Consolidation Of Power: The Use Of Executive Orders, Proclamations And Signing Statements During The George W. Bush Presidency, Steve Anderson
Consolidation Of Power: The Use Of Executive Orders, Proclamations And Signing Statements During The George W. Bush Presidency, Steve Anderson
The Eastern Illinois University Political Science Review
Like other Presidents before him, George W. Bush used his executive authority to craft policy both domestically and internationally. The author analyzes President Bush's number of executive orders and proclamations, how they affected his scope of authority, and how they were received by Congress.