Bypass means to go around something or someone. In a political context, it refers to the president finding ways to achieve their goals without going through Congress.
Related terms
Legislative Process: This term refers to the steps involved in creating and passing laws through Congress.
Veto: The power of the president to reject bills passed by Congress is known as a veto.
Executive Order: An executive order is a directive issued by the president that carries the force of law, allowing them to bypass Congress on specific policy matters.