Describe the role of the governor in the pardon and clemency process.

What will be an ideal response?


The governor can grant a pardon or clemency only on the recommendation of the Board of Pardons and Paroles. He or she can only grant a one-time, thirty-day stay of execution.

Political Science

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a. women and children b. political elites c. major corporations d. non-governmental organizations

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Diplomacy is

About the use of force About the use of persuasion About the use of not listening to others’ concerns About being sent abroad to lie for the good of one’s country

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Counties were initially created by states to function as their administrative appendages, which means that counties were

a. not a primary focus of the state. b. powerful governmental extensions of the state with a great deal of political authority, power, and autonomy. c. expected to oversee the cities, towns, and special districts that were within their jurisdictional boundaries. d. expected to manage activities and deliver services of statewide concern at the local level.

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The Supreme Court has invalidated death penalty statutes in those states where it has been shown to disproportionately affect minorities

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

Political Science