Capitol Hill Cold Open – Saturday Night Live
Duration: (3:31)
User: Saturday Night Live – Added: 11/23/14
Watch: The satire, “I’m just a bill” from Saturday night’s opening skit. Why is this humorous? You should recollect from our previous chapter how a bill is passed. In your own words describe what an executive order is. Can an executive order surpass the passing of a bill as suggested in this satire? Are there clear rules on what executive orders are? Are some executive orders controversial because of presidential actions or because of the way the president has interpreted the law? How can an executive order be overturned?
Do you believe President Obama has the authority through executive order to grant legal status to illegal immigrants or to prevent the deportation of these individuals? What about gun control? Are executive orders increasing the power of the presidency? Why or Why not? Provide an example of another presidential order that was controversial. It may be from any president. Why was it controversial? Answer all parts of this prompt and comment on the example of two of your peers. Remember it is possible to disagree with a classmate without being disrespectful of another’s opinion.
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This assignment prompt is about analyzing the humor in the Saturday Night Live skit “I’m just a bill,” discussing the use and limitations of executive orders, and evaluating the controversy surrounding them, including their potential impact on issues such as immigration and gun
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Capitol Hill Cold Open – Saturday Night Live Duration: (3:31) User: Saturday Night Live – Added: 11/23/14 Watch: The satire, “I’m just a bill” from Saturday night’s opening skit. Why is this humorous? You should recollect from our previous chapter how a bill is passed. In your own words describe what an executive order is.…