In Most States Today, the Power to Pardon State Felony

question 20

Multiple Choice

In most states today, the power to pardon state felony cases belongs to the _____________, acting alone or in conjunction with some official or board of pardons.

• A) legislature
• B) governor
• C) courts
• D) attorney general

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Definitions:

Gratuitous Bailment

A bailment where the bailor lends an item to the bailee without expecting payment, the bailee is thus under a duty to return the item.

Consideration

The value, which could be in the form of money, a promise, or effort, given in exchange for a contractual agreement.

Strict-Liability

A legal concept where a party is liable for damages caused by their actions, regardless of fault or intent, often applied in product liability cases.

Common Law

Also known as case law.