"Soft money" refers to money spent directly in a campaign

A writ of mandamus is a(n)

a. legal brief written by an individual or organization who is not a formal party to the case. b. appointment to the federal judiciary made in the final months and weeks of a president’s term. c. request to have the Supreme Court overturn a decision. d. order for judges to look at past precedents as a guide. e. judicial command to a public official to do his or her duty.

Which of the following is not considered a special presidential power?

A.) executive order B.) emergency power C.) enumerated power D.) executive privilege