The US Constitution Extends Certain Powers to the President in Regard

question 70

Multiple Choice

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

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Definitions:

Phrenologist

A practitioner of phrenology, a now-discredited study and theory which posited that the bumps on the skull could predict mental traits and character.

Personality

The combination of characteristics or qualities that form an individual's distinctive character.

Dimensional Approach

A method in psychology that quantifies a person's symptoms or behaviors along a continuum rather than categorizing them into binary states.

Personality Disorders

A group of mental disorders characterized by enduring maladaptive patterns of behavior, cognition, and inner experience, exhibited across many contexts.