Which of the Following Is True of Executive Privilege

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of executive privilege?

• A) It involves the ability of the president and executive branch officials to withhold certain information from Congress and the courts.
• B) It means that members of the executive branch cannot be prosecuted for official acts.
• C) It has been applied to the president's use of the pocket veto.
• D) It allows the president discretion in making political appointments.
• E) It was ruled unconstitutional by the U.S. Supreme Court in 1974.

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Definitions:

Hippocampus

A part of the limbic system in the brain that is crucial for memory formation and spatial navigation.

Thalamus

A large mass of gray matter deeply situated in the forebrain that plays a critical role in relaying sensory signals to the cerebral cortex and regulating consciousness, sleep, and alertness.

Hypothalamus

A small region of the brain located below the thalamus that plays a crucial role in many important functions, including releasing hormones, regulating body temperature, and managing hunger and thirst.

Pons

A part of the brainstem that links the medulla oblongata and the thalamus, important for sleep and arousal.