Except in cases of impeachment, the president has the power to release from all legal consequences and restore the benefits of citizenship to individuals arising from the commitment of federal crimes.This is known as the president's power of/to ______.

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The power described in the question is the power of pardon, which allows the president to release an individual from legal consequences and restore their rights and benefits of citizenship. A is incorrect because "absolution" is not a term commonly associated with presidential power in the United States. B is too vague and does not capture the full scope of the power described. D is incorrect because "commitment" does not accurately describe the action being taken by the president in this situation.

Except in Cases of Impeachment, the President Has the Power