When George W

question 69

Multiple Choice

When George W.Bush claimed the prerogative to not enforce those portions of a bill that he deemed unconstitutional,he did so using a technique for extending executive power known as the:

• A)line-item veto
• B)signing statement
• C)strike-out declaration
• D)declaratory exclusion
• E)unitary executive authority

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Definitions:

Hot Spots

Areas of the Earth's mantle that are anomalously hot compared to surrounding areas, causing volcanic activity on the surface.

Linear Island Chains

Linear arrangements of islands, often volcanic, aligned along a single submarine ridge due to tectonic activity.

Oceanic Plateaus

Large, flat, elevated areas of the seabed, formed by volcanic activity and often found in the deep ocean.

Mantle Plumes

Columns of hot, solid material that rise from deep within the Earth's mantle and can cause volcanic hotspots.