________ give the president the power to issue executive orders.

a. the constitution and the judicial branch
b. congressional acts and the constitution
c. congressional acts and the oath of office
d. the oath of office and the constitution

I think it's d?

Right! :-)

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You are correct, the correct answer is d. The oath of office and the constitution give the president the power to issue executive orders.

To arrive at this answer, let's break down the options:

a. the constitution and the judicial branch - The judicial branch does not have the power to grant the president the authority to issue executive orders. While the constitution does provide the framework for executive orders, it alone does not give the president the power.

b. congressional acts and the constitution - Congressional acts are laws passed by the legislative branch, and they can influence executive orders, but they do not directly give the president the power to issue them. However, the constitution does play a role in providing the power.

c. congressional acts and the oath of office - Congressional acts, as mentioned before, play a role in shaping and limiting executive orders. However, the president's oath of office does not specifically grant the power to issue executive orders.

d. the oath of office and the constitution - This option combines both the oath of office and the constitution, which is the correct answer. The constitution outlines the authority of the president, and the president's oath of office requires them to "preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution." This includes the power to issue executive orders, which are seen as a legitimate exercise of the president's authority.

Therefore, the correct answer is d. the oath of office and the constitution.