Glossary

 

Hre you will find simple definitions to terms that seem to be misunderstood by the average person and occasionally the media.  Each will include a link to a deeper dive with more nuance.

 

An Executive Order (EO) is a directive by the president of the United States.  This ability is given to the president by Congress to allow for some discretionary power.  Any EO is subject to judicial review.

 

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A presidential pardon relieves the pardoned of one or more federal crimes, as per the text of the pardon.

 

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A tariff is a tax imposed on an import or export.  Protective tariffs on imports are designed to raise the price of goods coming into a country in order to promote local goods, so long as those local goods, or a substitute, are available.

 

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