Do Executive orders circumvent the Constitution?

Question

Should the Legislative Branch outlaw them or the Judical Branch find them Unconstitutional? Our checks and balances that can't be used.

Answer 1

When the President takes his oath of office he vows to uphold the constitution, there is a section which outlines the presidency. If you are referring to Presidents abuse of signing statements, well, Congess can pass a bill forbidding signing statements Have to have a majority due to the president veto power. If someone will sue then it can go before the Judical branch. as the straight line veto in " New York vs Bill Clinton" was taken before the court. Hope this helps.

Answer 2

Never, the Constitution is our Prime directive and only under the direst circumstances is it changed. However... Our current administration has managed to turn these steel bars inter rubber bands that they can bend. Patriot Act anyone? Gotta love the unlawful search and siezure clause.

Answer 3

Executive orders do not circumvent the Constitutuon by their nature, but should be controlled for compliance with the Constitutuon

Answer 4

Yes and no, the Constitution does not clearly give the authority for the president to give them, and yes they can be struck down by the courts.

Answer 5

They should, but unfortunately Bush is taking those rights away, and since the republicans in congress have to adhere to following blindly, they agree with him anyway.

Answer 6

EO's can do just that.... and there are some strange ones issued.... it is up to Congress to review them and take action.... LOL, Congress: take action????????

Answer 7

yes

Answer 8

Maybe