Question

The President’s clemency power could best be described as :

A. The President appointment of federal judges

B. The President’s ability to remove civil officers

C. A presidential request for leniency in a prison sentencing

D. The President’s role as world leader

E. A Presidental request to suspend a criminal trail

Answer 1

Answer: C

Explanation: the United States gives the power of exclusive clemency, which includes the ability to pardon a person convicted of a federal offense.