Question

NOT included in a governor’s clemency powers is the ability to ____.
a. pardon an offender
b. commute a sentence imposed by a court
c. grant a prisoner a second trial
d. parole a prisoner before his complete sentence has been served

Answer 1

A?

Answer 2

correct

Answer 3

A pardon is the forgiveness of a crime and the cancellation of the relevant penalty; it is usually granted by a head of state (such as a monarch or president) or by acts of a parliament or a religious authority.