Governing — The Executive Order: A History of Its Rise and Slow Decline

Apr 9

President George Washington was the first to issue proclamations or executive orders. Their use peaked under Franklin Roosevelt, but they have been used fewer times in recent presidencies. Will Biden reverse the trend?

Tessa Payer

Governing — The Executive Order: A History of Its Rise and Slow Decline

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Governing — The Executive Order: A History of Its Rise and Slow Decline

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