Executive Privilege Refers to

question 48

Multiple Choice

Executive privilege refers to

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

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Definitions:

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