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Joe Biden commuted the sentences of approximately 1,500 individuals who had served time in prison during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Joe Biden commuted the sentences of approximately 1,500 individuals who had served time in prison during the COVID-19 pandemic.
False (B)
The largest single-day use of clemency in US history was announced by Joe Biden.
The largest single-day use of clemency in US history was announced by Joe Biden.
True (A)
Biden granted clemency to only non-violent offenders during his term.
Biden granted clemency to only non-violent offenders during his term.
False (B)
Barack Obama commuted the sentences of 330 individuals the day before he left office.
Barack Obama commuted the sentences of 330 individuals the day before he left office.
Clemency can either completely pardon someone or commute their sentence without changing the offense record.
Clemency can either completely pardon someone or commute their sentence without changing the offense record.
Biden's clemency announcement included pardons for 39 individuals convicted of violent crimes.
Biden's clemency announcement included pardons for 39 individuals convicted of violent crimes.
Joe Biden emphasized the importance of second chances in America as part of his clemency decisions.
Joe Biden emphasized the importance of second chances in America as part of his clemency decisions.
Hunter Biden received a pardon for being accused of non-violent drug offenses.
Hunter Biden received a pardon for being accused of non-violent drug offenses.
Biden's approach to clemency has seen fewer individuals granted clemency compared to his predecessors at the same point in their terms.
Biden's approach to clemency has seen fewer individuals granted clemency compared to his predecessors at the same point in their terms.
Republicans and some Democrats criticized Biden's pardon of Hunter Biden.
Republicans and some Democrats criticized Biden's pardon of Hunter Biden.
Joe Biden announced the commutation of sentences for 1,500 individuals who were under house arrest due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Joe Biden announced the commutation of sentences for 1,500 individuals who were under house arrest due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Biden administration has no plans to offer more pardons in the future.
The Biden administration has no plans to offer more pardons in the future.
Biden's clemency decisions included pardons for individuals convicted of violent crimes.
Biden's clemency decisions included pardons for individuals convicted of violent crimes.
Clemency grants complete immunity from future legal consequences.
Clemency grants complete immunity from future legal consequences.
Barack Obama authorized the commutation of 330 sentences for non-violent drug offenders in 2017.
Barack Obama authorized the commutation of 330 sentences for non-violent drug offenders in 2017.
Biden granted clemency to more individuals than his predecessors had at the same point in their first terms.
Biden granted clemency to more individuals than his predecessors had at the same point in their first terms.
The clemency decisions made by Biden were universally praised with no opposition.
The clemency decisions made by Biden were universally praised with no opposition.
Clemency allows a president to completely erase an offense from an individual's record.
Clemency allows a president to completely erase an offense from an individual's record.
Biden highlighted the concept of second chances as a pivotal aspect of his clemency initiatives.
Biden highlighted the concept of second chances as a pivotal aspect of his clemency initiatives.
The pardons announced by Biden included a significant number of individuals who had committed violent crimes.
The pardons announced by Biden included a significant number of individuals who had committed violent crimes.
Flashcards
Clemency
Clemency
The power of the President to pardon or commute a sentence.
Pardon
Pardon
A complete release from guilt and punishment for a crime. It removes any legal consequences.
Commute
Commute
A reduction or ending of a sentence, but the conviction remains on record.
Clemency Wave
Clemency Wave
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Biden's Clemency Announcement
Biden's Clemency Announcement
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Pardon (Formal)
Pardon (Formal)
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Commute (Formal)
Commute (Formal)
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Second Chance Clemency
Second Chance Clemency
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America's Promise of 'Second Chances'
America's Promise of 'Second Chances'
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Hunter Biden Pardon
Hunter Biden Pardon
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What is a Presidential Pardon?
What is a Presidential Pardon?
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What is a Commutation?
What is a Commutation?
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What is a Clemency Wave?
What is a Clemency Wave?
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What does it mean to be pardoned?
What does it mean to be pardoned?
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What does it mean to have your sentence commuted?
What does it mean to have your sentence commuted?
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What is a pardon?
What is a pardon?
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What is a commutation?
What is a commutation?
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What is the 'Promise of Second Chances'?
What is the 'Promise of Second Chances'?
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What is the Largest Single-Day Clemency in US History?
What is the Largest Single-Day Clemency in US History?
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What was the Hunter Biden Pardon?
What was the Hunter Biden Pardon?
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Study Notes
Clemency Actions by US President Biden
- Biden commuted the sentences of approximately 1,500 people under house arrest during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- He also pardoned 39 individuals convicted of non-violent crimes.
- This single act is the largest clemency action in US history, according to the White House.
- Individuals granted clemency demonstrated community involvement and reintegration into families and society.
- Biden has granted more clemency than previous presidents at this point in their first terms.
- The second largest single clemency act was by Obama (330 non-violent drug offenders in 2017).
- The Biden administration intends to further utilize clemency through additional pardons in the upcoming weeks.
Presidential Clemency
- Clemency actions include pardons (releasing from punishment and guilt) and commutations (reducing or ending a sentence).
- Presidents frequently use clemency near the end of their terms.
- Biden's extensive clemency actions are noteworthy.
Hunter Biden Pardon
- Biden pardoned his son, Hunter Biden, for charges related to gun possession and tax fraud.
- The pardon prevented possible prison time for a false background check and cleared Hunter Biden from tax fraud charges.
- The pardon generated significant criticism from both Republicans and some Democrats.
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