The president of a country releases a former colleague from criminal punishment. The colleague had been charged with treason. Which of the following presidential powers is illustrated in this scenario?
A) The power to influence the Supreme Court
B) The power to persuade other parties
C) The power to veto bills
D) The power to grant pardons
E) The power to sign statements
D
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Many of the Founders believed that government legitimacy is derived from __________, which holds that governments exist based on the consent of the governed
a. an implied right b. a social contract c. a divine right d. presidential appointment
In a referendum, citizens express their opinions about issues by means of
A. letters. B. the ballot. C. town meetings. D. petitions. E. All of these are correct.
In a pure market economy, all property is held by _____
a. large banks b. the proletariat c. the government d. private individuals
Who originally drafted the Declaration of Independence?
a. John Locke b. Thomas Jefferson c. James Madison d. Benjamin Franklin