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 correct answer to this question is A, the President of the United States. The President has the power to grant pardons, which are official acts of forgiveness for federal crimes. Option B, the Supreme Court, does not have the power to grant pardons. Option C, Congress, also does not have the power to grant pardons. Option D, state governors, have the power to grant pardons for state crimes, but not for federal crimes, making it an incorrect option for this question.