Executive Privilege

question 39

Multiple Choice

Executive privilege

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

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Definitions:

Price Increase

A rise in the cost of goods or services, affecting demand, supply, and inflation.

Optimal Consumption

The mix of goods and services that maximizes a consumer's utility given their budget constraints.

Initial Endowment

The initial quantity of goods, services, or resources an individual, institution, or country possesses at the start of an economic analysis.

Relative Prices

The price of one good or service compared to another, indicating their exchange rate in the market.