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Though few scholars compare presidencies, a recent collection by John Carey and Matthew Shugart (1998) compares the use of the presidential executive decree power in several countries. In a similar vein, we examine the oft‐neglected power of the presidential pardon in the United States and Russia. The power of presidents to grant pardons is typically unlimited, which fact alone makes it worthwhile to understand. Like Carey and Shugart, we look at the institutional factors involved in the potential and actual use of the pardon power in our attempt to explicate the foundations of and the constraints on presidential pardons, as well as any trends which may be evident in its use. The comparison highlights the difficulties in precisely defining "pardon," as well as illustrating the fact that this seemingly minor power in a newer democracy can be used as a powerful political tool.

Though few scholars compare presidencies, a recent collection by John Carey & Matthew Shugart (1998) compares the use of the presidential executive decree power in several countries. In a similar vein, we examine the oft-neglected power of the presidential pardon in the US & Russia. The power of presidents to grant pardons is typically unlimited, which fact alone makes it worthwhile to understand. Like Carey & Shugart, we look at the institutional factors involved in the potential & actual use of the pardon power in our attempt to explicate the foundations of & the constraints on presidential pardons, as well as any trends that may be evident in its use. The comparison highlights the difficulties in precisely defining "pardon," as well as illustrating the fact that this seemingly minor power in a newer democracy can be used as a powerful political tool. 1 Table, 1 Appendix, 42 References. Adapted from the source document.

Describes this executive power in the US and Russia, focusing on constitutional, judicial, and legislative framework.