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[–] big_slap@lemmy.world -1 points 1 day ago (1 children)

you are half correct because department of war is now the legal name the department of defense can also go by

[–] ParlimentOfDoom@piefed.zip 0 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Executive orders don't make law.

[–] big_slap@lemmy.world -1 points 23 hours ago

half right again, lmao

The President can issue rules, regulations, and instructions (called executive orders), which have the binding force of law upon federal agencies but do not require approval of the United States Congress. Executive orders are subject to judicial review and interpretation.

https://www.trumanlibrary.gov/education/lesson-plans/exploring-executive-orders