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Old 12-13-2009, 08:30 PM   #26 (permalink)
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Executive Orders?

That said, in the Parliamentary system the Prime Minister has arguably greater powers with arguably weaker democratic mandate so Lateralus' criticism isn't necessarily an accurate one.
What about executive orders? There general enforcements of existing laws. Its the "execution" of the Executive branch. The presidency is a powerful office, but its not nearly as powerful as it appears.

Executive order that come to mind is taking idiot Governor's out of school doors, enforcing amendments, desegregating the military, and removing a ban on federal funding for stem cell research.
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