This course will examine clemency in full beginning with its historical development and interpretation by the U.S. Supreme Court.  The class will analyze all facets of clemency:  pardons, commutations, fines and forfeitures, reprieves, and amnesty, and engage in discussions about the applicability of clemency today.  The discussions will also compare and contrast the broad federal pardon power with the more limited pardon power given to the Governor in Vermont’s Constitution.