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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).

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Which branch of government can pardon people?

The Executive branch of government is the only branch that can grant pardons and reprieves, under Article 2, of the United States Constitution. Only the President has the ability to grant pardons and reprieves in the Executive branch.


This government branch can grant a pardon?

The Executive Branch.More specifically, the President can grant pardons to whom whoever, whenever he wishes. This excuses the person of their crime and conviction that the President pardons.


What branch issues a pardon?

The Executive Branch and the Judicial Branch can grant pardons in the United States. It is usually a governor of a state who will grant a pardon for a person who is incarcerated. The President of the United States might also grant pardons.


What branch Can grant reprieves and pardons for federal crimes?

The Judicial branch


Where in the constitution is the president given power to grant pardons?

present


Who is the given the power under the constitution to grant individual pardons?

President


Who has the in state government to grant pardons reprieves and commutations?

govenor


What in the constitution are the power of federal government?

The different branches of government are given different powers by the Constitution. Powers to tax, declare war, grant pardons, negotiate treaties, interpret the laws, and raise armies are some of the powers granted by the Constitution.


How does the President check the Judicial Branch?

By appointing Article III federal judges to the Judicial Branch, and by granting pardons (may not grant a pardon for an impeachment).


The power under the constitution to grant pardons and reprieves for offenses against the US is the responsibility of?

The president.


Where does the president gets the power to grant reprieves and pardons for offenses against the US?

U.S Constitution


Which branch grant pardons?

The Executive branch. Or, more specifically, the President of the United States.