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The History Of Presidential Pardons And Commutations
Category: Government & Organizations
Duration: 00:44:56
Publish Date: 2020-02-27 12:47:31
Description: Article 2, section 2, clause 1 of the United States Constitution grants presidents the right to pardon those convicted of federal crimes. Since George Washington, presidents have been granting pardons and commutations. Even though the checks and balances written into the constitution for all three branches of government shape power dynamics, this article grants unilateral power to the president.
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