American Government CLEP Prep Practice Exam

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Who has the power to grant pardons for federal crimes in the United States?

President.
Supreme Court.
Congress.
State governors.

The correct answer is: President.

Pardons for federal crimes in the United States can only be granted by the President. This is stated in the Constitution under Article II, Section 2. Therefore, while the other options may hold significant political power, such as the Supreme Court, Congress, and state governors, they do not have the authority to grant pardons for federal crimes. Only the President has this power.