Notes

-One signing at a time, he has shown himself ready to advance his sometimes-inflammatory campaign promises. There will be no pivot, no moderation, no fresh perspective borne of contact with the awesome power of his office.

-The president is more than America’s commander-in-chief, and more than its chief diplomat. He also oversees federal agencies, and in that capacity he occasionally needs to provide details about what they should be doing and how best to use their resources. (Definition)

-But the spate of executive orders has also raised a basic civics question: How much can Trump accomplish via unilateral action?

-...Think of it as the newcomer’s way of introducing himself to the rest of the executive branch, telling them to ignore the things his predecessor might have said, and reshaping them to reflect a new vision.

-"Executive orders aren’t just suggestive or advisory. They are legally binding and subject to review by the courts.But they also have limits. They only extend as far as the president’s own powers, which means they can’t be used to make new laws or allocate new funds."(Meaning that though they are powerful, Congress still has to approve it) [Part of Definition]

-Executive Order can only be accepted by Congress if it's within said President's reach. [Part of Definition]

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