Which of the Following Statements Is True About Pardons Granted

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about pardons granted by the governor?

• A)Governors require approval from the state legislature to pardon crimes.
• B)Governors can only pardon criminals approved by the pardon board.
• C)Governors can pardon all state crimes.
• D)Governors lack the power to grant a reprieve by delaying punishments.
• E)Governor granted pardons are politically unpopular.

---

Definitions:

Birth Defects

Birth defects are physical or biochemical abnormalities present at birth that can result in physical, mental, or emotional disability or dysfunction.

Mutations

Changes in the DNA sequence of a cell's genome, which can lead to variations in the traits of an organism, and are a primary source of genetic diversity.

Threshold Dose-Response

A concept in toxicology that indicates the lowest dose at which a particular response or effect is observed in an organism or system.

Ionizing Radiation

A type of energy released by atoms in the form of electromagnetic waves or particles that is capable of removing electrons from atoms or molecules, potentially causing damage to living tissue.