Question

How are the presidents executive powers of clemency an example of checks and balances?

a. clemency can overturn federal court decisions***
b. clemency can employ congress to stop the federal courts
c. clemency can influence the way the federal courts will rule on a case
d. clemency can prevent the courts from making improper laws.

Answer 1

I don't like the wording, but that's probably the best choice.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Powers_of_the_President_of_the_United_States

Answer 2

The answers are
1. B
2. D
3. B
4. A