Executive Order

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An Executive Order is issued by the President of the United States to guide and organize elements of the Executive Branch of the US Government. The President's powers are enumerated in Article II of the United States Constitution, and he is also bound by Congressional legislation as interpreted by the United States Supreme Court.

All Executive orders and proclamations proposed to be issued by the President are reviewed by the Office of Legal Counsel for form and legality.

Here is a partial list of influential Executive Orders:

• Executive Order 12139 - implements FISA for wiretapping.
• Executive Order 12333 - reorganized the Intelligence Community.
• Executive Order 12863 - established the Presidents Foreign Intelligence Advisory Board.
• Executive Order 12949 - implements FISA for physical searches.

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• Directory of Executive Orders - from the National Archives.
• Executive Order - Wikipedia entry.