Governors Often Issue Pardons near the Very End of Their

question 145

Multiple Choice

Governors often issue pardons near the very end of their terms because

• A)they are politically unpopular.
• B)that is when most convictions occur.
• C)state legislatures are less likely to approve pardons early in governors' terms.
• D)it takes a long time for governors to review the merits of applications for pardons.
• E)crime rates typically rise near the end of governors' terms.

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