In the past, the power to pardon a convicted criminal belonged to the
a. people.
b. king or sovereign.
c. trial court.
d. warden of the releasing institution.
b
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a. General b. Measured c. Selective d. Determinate
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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