If state A is a democracy and so are its neighbors, (states B, C, D, and E), war is unlikely. This is a belief held by

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.

If, during the nomination process, a candidate survived by appealing primarily to the extremes of the party, then he/she may be seen as too ______.

a. far right or far left for the average voter b. centrist for the partisan faithful c. unpredictable by the average national voter d. unprepared to conduct a national campaign