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 in the United States. It is a power granted to them by the Constitution. This power is not given to the other branches of the government, including the Supreme Court, Congress, or state governors. The President has the sole authority to grant pardons and clemency for federal offenses. Therefore, options B, C, and D are incorrect as they do not have the power to grant pardons for federal crimes.