Question

How is an executive order similar to a law?

it must pass both houses of congress
if you break it you can be fined and/or go to jail
its made by the same branch
the next president can easily undo it

Answer 1

Executive Orders state mandatory requirements for the Executive Branch, and have the effect of law. They are issued in relation to a law passed by Congress or based on powers granted to the President in the Constitution and must be consistent with those authorities.