The governor of a state believes that a felon has "paid his dues" and should be forgiven for his or her crime. An executive directive to implement that belief is called

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The governor of a state believes that a felon has "paid his dues" and should be forgiven for his or her crime. An executive directive to implement that belief is called

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A pardon is an executive action that forgives a felon for his or her crime and eliminates the legal penalties associated with the conviction, aligning with the governor's belief that the felon has "paid his dues."

The Governor of a State Believes That a Felon Has