In 2000, out of concern for the possibility of wrongful executions, the governor of Illinois commuted the death sentences of ________

A. 25 percent of inmates on death row in Illinois
B. 50 percent of inmates on death row in Illinois
C. 100 percent of inmates on death row in Illinois
D. 100 percent of inmates on death row in every state


ANSWER: C

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