Which of the following best describes the relationship between clemency power and the governor's office?

A. The governor only has clemency power to release a person from jail for good cause.
B. The governor only has clemency power to pardon a convict.
C. The governor only has clemency e power to parole a convict.
D. The governor only has clemency power to issue a 30-day reprieve in death penalty cases.


Answer: D

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