What is the difference between an executive order and a law?
A) An executive order is not issued by Congress.
B) An executive order does not carry the weight of law.
C) Executive orders may not be overturned by Congress.
D) Executive orders do not have the support of the Supreme Court.
E) Executive orders may run counter to congressional legislation.
A
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A. state support of slavery B. the federal government infringing on states' rights C. state governments infringing on federal jurisdiction D. state raids on property rights
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a. in the early 1900s b. in the 1930s c. in the 1970s d. in the 1990s