Executive Privilege Refers to the

question 63

Multiple Choice

Executive privilege refers to the

• A) fact that the Senate never votes against presidential appointments to the executive branch.
• B) increasing power of the executive branch in determining fiscal policy.
• C) claim that confidential communications between a president and close advisers should not be revealed without the consent of the president.
• D) right of presidents to eliminate government agencies without the approval of Congress.
• E) authority of members of the executive branch to formulate specific rules when implementing vague legislation.

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