According to political science professor Phillip J. Cooper, a presidential proclamation states a condition, declares a law and requires obedience, recognizes an event or triggers the implementation of a law (by recognizing that the circumstances in law have been realized). Presidents define situations or conditions on situations that become legal or economic truth. These orders carry the same force of law as executive orders — the difference between the two is that executive orders are aimed at those inside government while proclamations are aimed at those outside government.
Posted on: Sat, 22 Nov 2014 05:50:20 +0000