Report Says President Biden Working On Pardon Policy

Report Says President Biden Working On Pardon Policy

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The transcript discusses the possibility of President Biden issuing acts of clemency before the middle of his term, which is traditionally done at the end of a president's term. The White House has not provided specific details about Biden's plan but indicated it will focus on racial justice and equity. Biden is already in discussions with criminal justice advocates, individuals seeking clemency, and the Justice Department's pardon office to evaluate applicants.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is unusual about the timing of the president's consideration of clemency?

It is happening at the start of his term.

It is happening after his term.

It is happening at the end of his term.

It is happening before the middle of his term.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What traditional practice is being altered by the president's early consideration of clemency?

Issuing clemency at the start of the term

Issuing clemency at the end of the term

Issuing clemency after the term

Issuing clemency during the election period

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary focus of President Biden's clemency plan?

Foreign policy

Economic growth

Racial justice and equity

Healthcare reform

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is the president consulting with regarding clemency applications?

Criminal justice advocates

Foreign diplomats

Environmental activists

Business leaders

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which office is involved in the evaluation of clemency applicants?

The Department of Defense

The Justice Department's pardon office

The Department of Education

The Department of Health