Which of the following best describes the governor’s powers of clemency?
a. A governor may unilaterally grant a pardon.
b. A governor is not bound to follow recommendations from the Board of Pardons and Paroles.
c. The governor’s clemency powers are stronger today than when the Texas Constitution was written.
d. The governor must get approval from the Texas Senate for a pardon.
e. The clemency power does not extend to death penalty cases.
b. A governor is not bound to follow recommendations from the Board of Pardons and Paroles.
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