Governors Often Issue Pardons near the Very End of Their

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.