executive - adj. an order by the president
origin - n. the point or place where something begins or is created
petition - v. a written document that people sign to show that they want a person or organization to do or change something
quota - n. an official limit on the number or amount of people or things that are allowed
slightly - adv. n a very small amount or degree
eliminate - v. to get rid of something
overt - adj. obvious