Which of the following is an example of an executive order?

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An executive order is a directive or proclamation issued by the President that manages operations of the federal government. President Obama's order to increase the minimum wage for federal contractors falls under this category because it is an action taken by the President to manage federal operations.

B) President Obama's proposal to reform health care policy is not an executive order because it is a legislative proposal and not a directive by the President.

C) President Bush's order to send troops to Afghanistan is not an executive order because it is an action taken by the President as Commander-in-Chief with his constitutional powers in foreign and military policy.

D) President Nixon's order to hold back funding for the Clean Water Act is not an executive order because it is an action taken as part of his legislative veto power, which does not fall under the scope of executive orders.

Which of the Following Is an Example of an Executive