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The President of the United States is not allowed to grant pardons in cases of impeachment. The president can grant pardons in other cases though.
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What is a government pardon?
A pardon is the forgiveness of a crime and the penalty associated with it. It is granted by a head of state, such as a monarch or president, or by a competent church authority. In Canada the governor is able to grant what is called clemency, which, in a sense, is sort of the same thing. A general pardon may be known as an amnesty.
What does the President have the power to reprieve mean?
The President has the power to reprieve citizens of the United States of alleged crimes or pardon individuals of convictions. This power was granted by the Constitution of the United States, and is usually employed during the end of a President's term in office.
What happen during Washingtons second term in office?
He set a precedent for America's president to only be able to serve two terms in office. He also led an armed attack against the farmers against the Whiskey rebellion. When he was about to attack, he pardoned the farmers, in which the pardon let the farmers free and without getting sent to jail or being killed.
What elected official is the third in line to become president if the president were not able to complete his tem in office?
The third person in line is the President Pro Tempore of the U.S. Senate, following the Vice President and Speaker of the House.
If there is a tie or no majorit in the electoral college votes how is it decided who would be president?
If the electoral college is not able to elect a President, the election goes to the House of Representatives.
