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I don't believe this is the case in every state, they each have their own constitution. As w1ntermute says, it has to do with checks and balances. Personally, I
by astine 16y ago
I don't believe this is the case in every state, they each have their own constitution. As w1ntermute says, it has to do with checks and balances. Personally, I don't believe that any single branch of government should have final say on the life of an individual. It makes sense that the executive be given the task of second guessing this instance as the executive is the branch actually tasked with enforcing the laws.
- sliverstorm 16y agoAnd, keep in mind, he only has the right to pardon. Not to execute, only to preserve life. In other words, he has the power to counter the courts, but not replace them. There is definitely a precedent for this method, which seems to work pretty well; the presidential pardon, as you mentioned, and the presidential veto.