Which of the Following Statements About Presidential Pardons Is FALSE

question 56

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about presidential pardons is FALSE?

• A) George Washington declared amnesty to all Americans who fought for the British during the War for Independence.
• B) Andrew Johnson declared amnesty to all Confederate soldiers.
• C) Gerald Ford pardoned Richard Nixon for crimes he may have committed.
• D) Jimmy Carter declared amnesty for all draft evaders during the Vietnam War.
• E) The presidential power to grant pardons involves power over all individuals who may be threats to the security of the United States.

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