What exactly is an executive order, how does it work, and what’s the extent of its power? | TED-Ed

Franklin Roosevelt issued over 3,000 executive orders during his four terms as president. Presidential historian Douglas Brinkley explains why he found it such a useful policy tool and chronicles the entire history of the presidential executive order this Saturday at 9 PM ET on C-SPAN 2 American History TV. | American History TV

How an executive order works, and what Congress can do about them | Washington Post