How are the president's executive powers of clemency an example of checks and balances?

Responses

Clemency can employ Congress to stop federal courts.
Clemency can employ Congress to stop federal courts.

Clemency can overturn federal court decisions.
Clemency can overturn federal court decisions.

Clemency can prevent the courts from making improper laws
Clemency can prevent the courts from making improper laws

Clemency can influence the way the federal courts will rule on a case

by lessening punishments, which serves as a check on the judicial branch by the executive branch.