When President Bush Commuted a 30-Month Jail Term of Lewis

question 85

Multiple Choice

When President Bush commuted a 30-month jail term of Lewis "Scooter" Libby, a former aide of Vice President Cheney's, which of his presidential powers was he using?

• A) the veto
• B) the signing statement
• C) the executive order
• D) the executive agreement
• E) the pardon

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Definitions:

Tort Liability

Legal responsibility arising from a civil wrong or injury that does not involve a contract breach, leading to legal liability.

Principal

In finance, this term refers to the original sum of money invested or loaned, not including any interest or dividends. In law, it can also mean the main party to a transaction.

Agent

An individual or entity authorized to act on behalf of another person or entity, known as the principal, in transactions, negotiations, or other legal matters.

Joint And Several Liability

A legal term indicating that each party involved is individually responsible for the entire debt or obligation, as well as collectively with the other parties.