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CLEP Business Law

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During his administration, President Blago was investigated for various corruption charges. He was finally impeached for abuse of power and corruption. Immediately after his impeachment, President Blago resigned, went on a whirlwind media blitz proclaiming his innocence, and returned to private life. Vice President Quinn became President. Still upset about being impeached, former President Blago hoped that President Quinn would issue a pardon that would erase his impeachment. Will President Quinn pardon former president Blago for being impeached?
  1. Yes, because the U.S. Constitution gives the president the power to issue pardons.
  2. Yes, because the legislature has delegated to the president the power to issue pardons.
  3. No, because the U.S. Constitution specifically denies presidential pardon power for impeachment cases.
  4. No, because the U.S. Constitution does not give the president the power to issue pardons.
  5. Yes, but only if 2/3 of Congress approves the pardon.
Explanation
Answer: C. No. President Quinn will not pardon former President Blago for being impeached because the U.S. Constitution specially denies presidential pardon power for impeachment cases. Article II, Section 2 of the U.S. Constitution gives the president the "power to grant reprieves and pardons for offenses against the United States." It then goes on to carve out an exception for cases of impeachment.
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