As we noted earlier, the chief executive's constitutional power to pardon is without limit
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The book "How Democracies Die" by Steven Levitsky discusses the essential checks and balances within democratic systems, highlighting the consequences when leaders undermine these principles. One critical aspect covered is the extensive power of the president to issue pardons, which is derived from the constitution. This power is significant because it can be exercised without constraints, raising concerns about its potential misuse.
The authors emphasize that such unrestricted authority allows a...
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