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 specifically outlined in the Constitution, which gives the president "Power to grant Reprieves and Pardons for Offenses against the United States, except in Cases of Impeachment." This means that the president is the only option listed with the specific authority to grant pardons for federal crimes. The Supreme Court does not have this power, as they only have the authority to review cases and interpret the law. Congress also does not have this power, as it is solely granted to the president. State governors also do not have this power, as they are only responsible for pardons related to state crimes.