Presidents may “exercise leniency toward persons who have committed federal crimes” through their __________
a. diplomatic power
b. pardon power
c. power of attorney
d. executive power
ANS: B
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When a new ordinance violates existing laws, citizens can address the issue through ________
a. policy making b. litigation c. grassroots activities d. police intervention
The system of government in a nation is called the ______ system.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Under French election laws, legislative and presidential elections are different because
a. only legislative elections can have runoffs. b. only presidential elections can have runoffs. c. legislative election runoffs may only have two candidates. d. presidential election runoffs may have multiple candidates. e. presidential election runoffs may have only two candidates.
When judges make law, they ____________
a. usually tell government what it cannot do b. often start with no principles or rules to guide them c. usually tell government what it must do d. are indifferent to criticism and political reaction