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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.
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A group pardon for an offense against the government is known as?
amnesty
A group pardon to individuals for an offense against the government?
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Which set of powers does the president use to pardon individuals of crimes?
The president's power to grant pardons is found in the US. A pardon cancels the sentence and grants the person forgiveness for the crime.
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.
Which President lost his reelection bid because of a pardon?
The pardon granted to Nixon by Ford probably cost him the election.
