Asked by Rooman Ahmed on Sep 27, 2024
Which president was pardoned "for all offenses against the United States which he ...has
Committed or may have committed"?
A) Gerald Ford
B) Richard Nixon
C) Bill Clinton
D) Andrew Johnson
Offenses
Violations of legal codes or laws, which can range from minor infractions to serious felonies.
Richard Nixon
The 37th President of the United States (1969-1974), known for his foreign policy achievements and the Watergate scandal, which led to his resignation.
Pardoned
The act of forgiving a person for their offenses, especially by a figure of authority such as the President or a governor, effectively erasing the legal consequences of the offense.
- Acquire knowledge about the mechanisms and repercussions associated with presidential appointments and amnesty decisions.
Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge about the mechanisms and repercussions associated with presidential appointments and amnesty decisions.