American Government CLEP Prep Practice Exam

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Who has the power to issue executive orders in the United States?

President.
Supreme Court.
Congress.
State governors.

The correct answer is: President.

Executive orders are directives issued by the President of the United States that serve as a way for the President to manage the operations of the federal government. These orders have the full force of law and can be used to implement policy, manage federal agencies, or enforce laws. While the Supreme Court and Congress do have their own powers within the government, they are not granted the authority to issue executive orders. State governors also do not have the power to issue executive orders at the federal level, as they only govern their respective states. Therefore, the President is the only option listed that has the power to issue executive orders in the United States.