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Bell Ringer: History of Presidential Pardons

History of Presidential Pardons

Chicago-Kent College of Law Dean Harold Krent talked about the origins and history of presidential pardons.

Description

Chicago-Kent College of Law Dean Harold Krent discussed the origins and history of presidential pardons.

Bell Ringer Assignment

  • Describe the origins of presidential clemency powers in the U.S. Constitution.
  • Explain the different modern day uses of presidential clemency powers.

Additional Resources

Participants

    Vocabulary

    • Amnesty
    • British Empire
    • Clemency
    • Commutation
    • Conviction
    • Pardon
    • Whiskey Rebellion

    Topics

    Executive BranchU.S. History

    Grades

    High SchoolUniversity