PRESIDENTIAL PARDONS The President of the United States has many powers, of them the power to pardon is perhaps one of the most controversial powers he posses. Throughout history the pardon has played an important part in political and perhaps financial support for Presidents. Previously Presidents have been accused of abusing the pardon. Although extremely controversial at times, the presidential pardon is an important part of U.S. government. The U.S. constitution gives the …showed first 75 words of 653 total…

…showed last 75 words of 653 total…confederates after the Civil War in 1868. In conclusion the pardon is a power that has forever been a tool that presidents have used, the use of the pardon is a tool to help the U.S. grow and prosper. Perhaps without these pardons the U.S. may not have flourished as it has and will continue too. The pardon is a power that can be abused, yet is an important part of our American government.