In this writing assignment, you will research specific examples of executive orders (that is, U.S. presidential) orders issued in our nation's history.

Deliverables:

A 150-word (2-3 paragraph) paper

Step 1: Research and find three-five executive orders issued in U.S. history.

Through Internet research, locate and select 3-5 executive (that is, the U.S. presidential) orders issued in our nation's history.

Step 2: Write a short summary of your findings.

For each executive order you choose, prepare a written summary of the nature of the order, the name of the U.S. president who issued the order, and the year in which the order was issued. Finally, for each executive order you choose, prepare a written summary of your opinion as to whether the order represented a reasonable exercise of executive power.