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.

The President of the United States has the power to grant pardons for federal crimes. This power is granted to the President by the Constitution's Article II, Section 2, Clause 1. It is incorrect to say that the Supreme Court or Congress has the power to grant pardons, as their roles are strictly limited to interpreting the law and making laws, respectively. State governors also do not have the power to grant pardons for federal crimes, as their jurisdiction is limited to their respective states. Therefore, the President is the only option that holds the authority to grant pardons for federal crimes in the United States.