Directions: Should the president of the United States have the power to issue executive orders that become the law of the land for over 300 million people? Do you believe that there should be a constitutional amendment about Executive Orders? Complete the table below explaining whether you think executive orders should be permitted or prohibited. You should support your opinion using examples of executive orders, the ideas of separation of powers and checks and balances, and any other factors you choose to utilize to support your position.

Executive Orders Should Be:
Permitted
Prohibited
Examples of Executive Orders that Support Your Argument (and explain why)

If executive orders should be permitted, would there be limitations placed on when and why they are issued? Explain.

If executive orders should be prohibited, what other means exist to achieve the purposes of executive orders? Explain.