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What is a special presidential pardon that is granted to large groups of people?
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∙ 12y ago
This is called an amnesty.
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When can you get a pardon?
Requirements to get a Presidential Pardon
Who was the last president to give a presedentail pardon?
The last president to give a presidential pardon was Donald Trump.
What is a Short explanation of presidential pardon?
A presidential pardon is a forgiveness of a crime and the repealing of a punishment that is made by the president.
How do you get a presidential pardon?
A person can apply for a presidential pardon. There is extremely detailed paperwork that must be filled out about the nature of the persons conviction.
Who does a presidential pardon requires the approval of?
Nobody. The president does not have to answer to anyone if he issues a pardon.
What needs to happen to make a pardon effective?
Huh? Once the pardon is granted (IF it is granted) nothing else needs be done to make it 'effective.' First and foremost you have to GET the pardon from the Governor's Office.
What was Ford's presidential action that freed Nixon from prosecution for the Watergate crimes?
pardon is the word you are looking for. Ford issued a presidential pardon for Nixon.
How long does it take to get a presidential pardon after applying?
i have been trying for nine years no pardon
A presidential pardon serves to?
forgive a crime.
What is it called if the the president excuses someone from punishment who is convicted of a crime?
a pardon(like in a general pardon) or amnesty
What is it called when the president wipes out a punishment for a crime?
A Presidential Pardon, forgives the imposition of their sentence it does NOT "forgive" them for committing it nor erase the record.
What enables the president to release a person from the punishment or legal consequences of a crime?
The president's power to release a person from the punishment or legal consequences of a crime is through the use of a pardon. A presidential pardon is a legal forgiveness of a crime and can be granted to individuals who have been convicted of federal offenses.
