Who can pardon prisoners convicted of Federal crimes?

• A. State Governors
• B. Congress
• C. President
• D. Attorney General

Answer: (C)

The President is the one who can grant pardons for federal crimes. This power comes from the U.S. Constitution and allows the President to forgive offenses against the United States, as well as to issue reprieves or commute sentences. The authority does not apply to impeachment cases, and it isn’t available for state offenses—that power lies with state governors. The Attorney General does not have the authority to grant pardons, though they may advise on clemency; Congress also does not hold a general pardon power. A presidential pardon forgives the offense and can relieve penalties and restore certain rights, though it doesn’t automatically erase the conviction from every record.