The U.S. Constitution extends certain powers to the president in regard to people who are convicted of violating federal laws. An executive action that reduces the severity of a punishment without removing the guilt is called ________
A) a pardon
B) a reprieve
C) power of appointment
D) writ of habeas corpus
E) presidential oversight
B
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Groupthink is
a. when all members of the group provide the decision maker with many different options. b. part of the rational actor model. c. the propensity for members of a group to accept and agree with the group's prevailing attitudes. d. Both options a and b are true. e. All of the above are true.
The belief in individuals being responsible for their well-being, a limited role of government, and a support for policies favoring traditional values are characteristics of which of the following?
A. Liberals B. Conservatives C. Traditionalists D. Activists E. Libertarians
On the first ballot in presidential elections, a candidate must win:
A. at least 20 percent of the votes B. in 18 of the 22 departéments C. at least 65 percent of the votes D. an absolute majority of the votes
A filibuster is
A) an attempt to tie a bill up so long that it will never come to a vote in the House. B) an attempt to tie a bill up so long that it will never come to a vote in the Senate. C) a presidential intervention in the legislative process. D) a means to call a bill to the floor of the House. E) a means of giving new life to a bill.