In 2003, the Governor of __________ Commuted the Sentences of All

question 34

Short Answer

In 2003, the governor of __________ commuted the sentences of all of the state's death row inmates to life in prison because of his concerns about systemic error .

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Definitions:

African Religions

Traditional religions practiced in various parts of Africa, often characterized by belief in a supreme being, ancestral worship, and spirituality connected to nature.

Middle Passage

The sea voyage that transported enslaved Africans across the Atlantic Ocean to the Americas as part of the triangular trade.

Slave Labor

A form of forced labor where individuals are owned by others, deprived of personal freedom, and compelled to perform work or services without consent.

Emerging Society

A society that is in the process of significant social, economic, or political change.