No; it is the opposite. Executive orders increase presidential power and decrease congressional power, as the president pushes his wishes without congressional debate, approval, or negotiation. The use of executive orders is often used due to political roadblocks; President Obama resorted to making multiple cabinet appointments this way after the GOP refused to vote on his candidates, or even bring his nominations to the House floor for discussion.
Executive Orders
The imperial presidency has expanded the power and influence of the presidency. It has allowed presidents to bypass Congress and implement policies through executive orders and other unilateral actions. This has led to an increase in the use and abuse of executive power, undermining the separation of powers and checks and balances established by the Constitution.
The President is not representing himself when he gives such orders; he is representing the Office of the Presidency. Even when the individual is no longer in office, the U.S. Presidency continues.
Executive orders (EO's) are useful to presidents especially in times of war, because it allows them to bypass the lengthy congressional process that would otherwise take place.
Presidential executive orders can only be legally given in support of existing laws, so any decisions that come from congress that are not vetoed must be enforced.
During his first four years, President Obama signed 140 executive orders, which is not an unusual number. Internet reports that he signed 900 of them are false.
At this point in his presidency, Barack Obama has issued 227 executive orders. This is fewer than President Bush (291) or President Clinton (364) issued. You may have read online claims that Mr. Obama has issued a record number of executive orders; these claims are false.
Tom Clancy wrote Executive Orders.
Executive orders
Executive Orders has 874 pages.
Executive orders, which have the binding force of law upon federal agencies but do not require congressional approval. It is one of the executive powers.
There are many roles that provide the President with the ability to give executive order. It is the Congressional Acts and the US Constitution that provides for these capabilities for the president when they are acting on the best interests of the country.