An Act of Executive Clemency That Overturns a Conviction and Erases

question 44

Multiple Choice

An act of executive clemency that overturns a conviction and erases mention of the crime from the person ' s criminal record is referred toas: ​

• A)a mandatory release.
• B)a pardon.
• C)parole.
• D)probation.

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Definitions:

Ambiguous

Open to more than one interpretation; not having one obvious meaning.

Indorsement

The act of signing one's name on the back of a check or other negotiable instrument for the purpose of transferring ownership or authorizing its use by someone else.

Payable to Order

A financial term indicating that a payment should be made to a specific individual or entity whose name appears on the document.

Drawer

In banking and finance, the person who writes or issues a check or draft, instructing the bank to pay a specified amount to the person or entity named.