American Government / Unit 8 Gov 362 short lesson, about 20 seconds
The Pardon Power
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The idea
The president holds the power to pardon federal crimes, a power essentially unchecked by the other branches.
In practice
A pardon requires no congressional approval and no judicial review of its mercy.
Where people slip
The power reaches federal offenses only — state crimes sit beyond it.
Your place on the trail
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