American Government CLEP Prep Practice Exam

Disable ads (and more) with a membership for a one time $2.99 payment

Prepare for the American Government CLEP Exam. Study with flashcards and multiple choice questions, each question has hints and explanations. Get ready for your exam!

Practice this question and more.

Who has the power to pardon individuals convicted of 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 pardon individuals convicted of federal crimes in the United States. This power is granted by the Constitution and gives the President the authority to forgive or excuse someone from the consequences of their crime. This power is exclusive to the President and is not held by any other branch of government. This means that the other options listed, such as the Supreme Court, Congress, or state governors, do not have the power to pardon federal crime convictions. The Supreme Court interprets the law but does not have the power to pardon individuals. Congress makes laws but does not have the power to pardon. State governors have the power to pardon individuals convicted of state crimes, but not federal crimes. Therefore, the correct answer is A) President.