The Governor Can Alter a Prisoner's Sentence Without the Majority

question 38

True/False

The governor can alter a prisoner's sentence without the majority support of the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles.

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Definitions:

Hindbrain

The posterior part of the brain that includes the cerebellum, pons, and medulla oblongata, involved in regulating basic life functions.

Forebrain

The anterior part of the brain, including the cerebral hemispheres, thalamus, and hypothalamus, responsible for cognitive, sensory, and motor functions, and emotion and memory processing.

Thalamus

A major part of the vertebrate brain, serving as a principal hub for relaying sensory information to the cerebral cortex.

Relay Information

The process of transferring data, messages, or signals from one person, device, or group to another.