Question

The power to pardon offenders who have been convicted of committing federal crimes rests with which of the following?
Select one:
A.
the President of the United States

B.
the U.S. Supreme Court

C.
the Speaker of the House of Representatives

D.
the President pro tempore of the U.S. Senate

Answer 1

Answer:

A

Explanation:

In the United States, the pardon power for offenses against the United States is granted to the President of the United States under Article II, Section 2 of the United States Constitution which states that the President "shall have power to grant reprieves and pardons for offenses against the United States, except in cases of impeachment".