Question

separation of powers scenario #6
president clinton’s half-brother, roger clinton, served one year of his prison sentence after pleading guilty to cocaine distribution charges. however, on clinton’s last day in office he decided to help his
who has the power to help his brother?
what is the power?

Explanation:

In the U.S. system of separation of powers, the executive branch (the President) holds the power of clemency, which includes granting pardons or commuting sentences to federal prisoners. Roger Clinton was convicted of a federal drug offense, so the sitting President (Bill Clinton, in this case) had the constitutional authority to take this action.

Answer:

1. Who has the power to help his brother? The sitting U.S. President (Bill Clinton, at the time).
2. What is the power? The presidential power of clemency (specifically, commuting a prison sentence or granting a pardon, a constitutional executive power).