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What is the purpose of an absolute pardon?
What is the purpose of an absolute pardon?
- To right a wrong and restore civil rights (correct)
- To impose additional conditions on the convict
- To reduce the sentence of the convict
- To punish the individual further
Who has the power to set conditions or establish procedures for the exercise of the presidential prerogative of pardon?
Who has the power to set conditions or establish procedures for the exercise of the presidential prerogative of pardon?
- The Chief Executive (The President)
- The Legislative branch of the government
- The Judiciary branch of the government
- None of the above (correct)
What is the primary difference between an absolute pardon and a conditional pardon?
What is the primary difference between an absolute pardon and a conditional pardon?
- The type of crime committed
- The presence or absence of conditions (correct)
- The severity of the crime committed
- The duration of the sentence
What is the effect of a pardon on a conviction?
What is the effect of a pardon on a conviction?
Who is eligible to receive a conditional pardon?
Who is eligible to receive a conditional pardon?
What is the only circumstance where the President's pardoning power can be exercised before conviction?
What is the only circumstance where the President's pardoning power can be exercised before conviction?
What is the main difference between probation and pardon?
What is the main difference between probation and pardon?
What is the primary purpose of amnesty?
What is the primary purpose of amnesty?
What is the difference between commutation and reprieve?
What is the difference between commutation and reprieve?
What is a limitation of the President's pardoning power?
What is a limitation of the President's pardoning power?