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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Which of the following is true of ideological movement of parties in the House?

a. Liberals identify with Republicans, while conservatives identify with Democrats. b. Liberals identify with Democrats, while conservatives identify with Republicans. c. Liberals and conservatives have shifted to and moderated the Republican Party. d. Liberals and conservative have shifted to and moderated the Democratic Party. e. Liberals and conservatives have increasingly chosen to run as independents.

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Which of the following would Antifederalists be expected to support?

a. The Full Faith and Credit Clause b. The National Supremacy Clause c. The doctrine of implied powers d. Expansion of the federal government using the Commerce Clause e. Extensive use of the Necessary and Proper Clause

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