Asked by riq

In 2021, NBA YoungBoy was granted a pardon by President Donald Trump for certain federal offenses. Citizens debated whether the pardon was appropriate, and some wondered which branch of government could check this power.

Which check and balance is illustrated in this scenario?


Executive checks Legislative


Executive checks Judicial


Legislative checks Executive


Judicial checks Executive

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
Legislative checks Executive

Congress can check a president's use of the pardon power (for example by investigating and, if warranted, impeaching and removing the president). The courts have very limited ability to overturn a pardon.