The Powers of the President

Question 1

Pardon Power

Answer 1

The President’s power to pardon does not extend to impeachment of a federal official.

while a President may not pardon a person with respect to future acts, a President may pardon a person at any time after the offense has been committed.

Question 2

Presidents Foreign Affair Power

Answer 2

The President represents and acts for the United States in day-to-day international affairs.

In addition to appointing and receiving ambassadors, the President has the exclusive power to recognize a foreign government.