The President's Power to Pardon Can Be Controversial When the Subject

question 25

Multiple Choice

The president's power to pardon can be controversial when the subject has

• A)committed a serious crime.
• B)failed to show remorse.
• C)been sentenced to a long jail term.
• D)close personal ties to the president.

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