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U.S Constitution
According to current laws (and this should be in the Constitution as well), the Executive Branch, specifically the President of the United States, is allowed the 'power of pardon' (the ability to grant pardons).
The President of the US can grant pardons for Federal Crimes.
These powers are conferred on the holder of the office of President by the constitution.
These powers are conferred on the holder of the office of President by the constitution.
Article II, Section 2 of the Constitution. It reads as follows: "The President ... shall have power to grant reprieves and pardons for offenses against the United States, except in cases of impeachment."
There are no restrictions on how many pardons the president may grant. He can even pardon whole groups of people at the same time.
The president has the power to give a pardon with the help of other officials. The president has the power to give a pardon with the help of other officials.
Article II, Section 2 of the U. S. Constitution grants the President the "Power to Grant Reprieves and Pardons for Offences against the United States, except in Cases of Impeachment".
No, the U.S. Constitution, Article II, Section 2, Clause 1 states in part "The President... shall have Power to Grant Reprieves and Pardons for Offences against the United States, except in Cases of Impeachment."