All of the following statements about checks and balances are TRUE except:

The legislative branch can pass laws, conduct oversight, and approve certain appointments, but it does not pardon federal crimes. The president, as head of the executive branch, has the power to pardon federal offenses and can call Congress into a special session in certain circumstances. Therefore, the statement that these powers belong to the legislative branch is the exception: choice D.

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