In 1908, Austria-Hungary annexed Bosnia, a country next to Serbia. This occurred on October 6th, 1908. There was a state of international tension which eventually led to it's fall.
Answer: No, this could not happen in the United States.
Explanation: Everything listed in this scenario blatantly violates the Sixth Amendment of the Constitution of the United States. According to the 6th Amendment, the accused must be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation and have the right to a speedy trial; however, neither of these were provided whatsoever. Thus, this situation could not occur in the United States.
Reprieve- Abandon or postpone plans to close or put an end to
Pardon- The action of being forgiven of forgiving for an error or offense Clemency- Mercy, lenience
Commutation- Action of commuting a judicial sentence
Amnesty- An official pardon for people who have been convicted of political offenses
Greco-Roman and Judeo-Christian
traditions were similar in their influence of democracy as they helped spread
the ideas of government. Both traditions subscribed to the rule of law. They
advocated for equality and the rights and liberties of every individual in
addition to holding elections to elect officials.
Answer:
He advocated for the separation of church and state