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At this point, even Danforth understands that the whole witchcraft hysteria was probably a hoax, and that he and the Puritan court had sent innocent people to their deaths.
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Why don't Danforth pardon the prisoners?
Because Prisoners did not confess.
Explain Danforth's reason that a pardon would not be just?
He fears that if he pardons the prisoners, that people will no longer trust his ability to try witches.
What word means the act of excusing?
The word is pardon. The president has the power to pardon the prisoners.
What call a general pardon of political prisoners?
Amnesty
What does Reverend Parris want Danforth to do?
In 'The Crucible', Reverend Parris wants Danforth to do two things. He wanted him to either start pardoning prisoners or push back their hangings.
What are some federalism examples?
One example of Federalism is the President's ability to directly pardon federal but not state or local prisoners, and a Governor's power to directly pardon state or local, but not federal prisoners.
What are some examples of federation?
One example of Federalism is the President's ability to directly pardon federal but not state or local prisoners, and a Governor's power to directly pardon state or local, but not federal prisoners.
Who has the ability to pardon prisoners?
The president of the United States may grant pardons.
What is the role the governor of a state with prisoners and prisons in the state?
pardon, release, or commute sentences
What is the role of the governor of the state regarding prisoners and prisons of the state?
Pardon, release or commute sentence.
What is the role of a governor of a state with regard to prisoners and prisons in the state?
Pardon, release or commute sentence.
What is the role of the governor of the state with regard to prisoners in prisons in the state?
Pardon, release or commute sentence.
