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 has the power to grant pardons for federal crimes in the United States. This power is given to the President by the Constitution, specifically in Article II, Section 2 which states that the President "shall have power to grant reprieves and pardons for offenses against the United States, except in cases of impeachment." This means that the President can forgive someone for a federal crime and reduce or eliminate their punishment. The other options, such as the Supreme Court, Congress, and state governors, do not have this power because it is explicitly stated in the Constitution as a power given to the President.