Which of the following best describes the president’s executive and clemency powers?(1 point)

Responses

the powers to call a special session of Congress and veto legislation
the powers to call a special session of Congress and veto legislation

the powers to issue signing statements and reprieves
the powers to issue signing statements and reprieves

the powers to appoint members of the cabinet and issue pardons
the powers to appoint members of the cabinet and issue pardons

the powers to issue executive orders and veto legislation

1 answer

The best response that describes the president’s executive and clemency powers is:

the powers to issue signing statements and reprieves

While the other options mention important presidential powers, this option includes both executive power (issuing signing statements) and clemency power (issuing reprieves).