Pardon and Reprieves Flashcards
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What is the State of Union Address?

  • A presidential speech suggesting legislation (correct)
  • Meeting of all state governors
  • Annual report on the nation's health
  • A judicial review of laws

    • What is a reprieve?

    Postponement of the execution of a sentence

    What does a pardon mean?

    Legal forgiveness for a crime

    What is clemency?

    <p>Mercy in the context of legal punishment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is communation?

    <p>Power to commute or reduce the length of a sentence or a fine imposed by a court</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is amnesty?

    <p>Blanket pardon offered to a group of law violators</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Constitution grants the president power to ______ and pardon.

    <p>reprieve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Provide a historical example of a pardon.

    <p>In 1974, Ford granted Nixon a full and absolute pardon for the Watergate scandal.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Pardon and Reprieves

    • State of Union Address: A key opportunity for the President to propose legislative changes and initiatives to Congress.

    • Reprieve: A temporary postponement of the execution of a criminal sentence, providing a reprieve can be an important aspect of justice administration.

    • Pardon: Represents legal forgiveness for an individual who has committed a crime, removing the consequences of a conviction and restoring rights.

    • Clemency: Refers to the mercy shown by authorities, encompasses both pardons and reprieves, with distinctions regarding permanence and nature of clemency.

    • Commutation: Authority granted to reduce the length of a criminal sentence or alter a fine, providing relief to offenders.

    • Amnesty: A sweeping pardon granted to a specific group violating laws, often aimed at fostering reconciliation and moving forward.

    • Constitutional Power: The President possesses the power to grant reprieves and pardons; typically exercised post-conviction, with preemptive pardons being less common.

    • Historical Example: In 1974, President Nixon received a full and absolute pardon for his involvement in the Watergate scandal, illustrating the implications of presidential pardoning power.

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    Explore essential terms related to presidential powers of pardon and reprieve through this set of flashcards. Each card defines key concepts like clemency and the State of the Union Address. Perfect for students of government or law.

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