What is it called if the president shortens a federal prison sentence?

A) extreme clemency
B) commutation
C) pardon
D) forgiveness
E) presidential directive


B

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a. Chambers of Commerce b. League of Women Voters. c. Legislative Analyst's Office. d. Conference of Mayors.

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The Mandal Commission was formed to a. consider seat reservations and quotas to redress caste discrimination

b. investigate charges of corruption within the Indian government. c. develop an environmentally sustainable economic growth and development policy in India. d. establish a comprehensive national healthcare system. e. develop antipoverty policies.

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Dr. Gomez completed her study investigating the effect of stress on consumption of carbohydrates and, based on her analysis of the data, concluded that increasing a person's stress level leads to an increase consumption of carbohydrates

a. statistical significance. b. demand characteristics. c. treatment diffusion. d. statistical conclusion validity.

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Dr. Benning's use of prisoners raises concerns about APA guideline regarding

a) freedom to decline participation. b) offering inducements. c) deception. d) all of the above

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