An Executive Order Is

question 26

Multiple Choice

An executive order is:

• A) a temporary appointment that does not require Senate approval
• B) an agreement with a foreign nation that does not require congressional approval
• C) a statement telling Congress what it must do on a particular bill
• D) a presidential statement that changes government policy
• E) a presidential order that forgives a crime or changes the penalty for that crime

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Definitions:

Hemoglobin

A protein found in red blood cells responsible for transporting oxygen throughout the body.

Carbon Monoxide

Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas produced by the incomplete combustion of carbon-containing materials, toxic when inhaled.

Oxygen Transport

The process by which oxygen is moved from the lungs to tissues throughout the body via the bloodstream, predominantly carried by hemoglobin in red blood cells.

Hyperbaric Oxygen Chamber

A medical treatment facility in which patients breathe pure oxygen under increased atmospheric pressure to promote healing and fight infection.