The Use of Executive Orders and Regulation to Enact Policy
Former Representative Chris Gibson (R-NY) talked about the reliance on executive orders and regulation to enact policy instead of passing legislation. He discussed how the reduction of legislation has added to the polarization of the country.
Description
Former Representative Chris Gibson (R-NY) talked about the reliance on executive orders and regulation to enact policy instead of passing legislation. He discussed how the reduction of legislation has added to the polarization of the country.
Bell Ringer Assignment
- How has the way that we enact policy changed over the last 20 years?
- According to Mr. Gibson, why is effecting change through debate and legislation preferred?
- What are the consequences of effecting change through executive orders and regulations? What problems does this cause?
- How does the process of making laws bring us together as a country?
Additional Resources
- Lesson Plan: The Powers of the President
In this lesson, students will learn about the powers of the president and how they have grown and been used throughout our history.
- Lesson Plan: The Powers of Congress
In this lesson, students will learn about the powers of Congress, how they have evolved throughout history, and their impact on public policy.
Participants
Chris GibsonU.S. Representative, U.S. House of Representatives101 Videos
Vocabulary
- Amendments
- Compromise
- Constitution
- Debate
- Executive Order
- Legislation
- Regulations