What Is at the Center of the Debate Around Executive

question 75

Multiple Choice

What is at the center of the debate around executive privilege?

• A) the Constitution's unclear language about the right to privacy
• B) a liberal versus a conservative interpretation of Article II of the Constitution
• C) the framers' original intent versus the importance of allowing the executive branch to operate more freely to meet modern national security challenges
• D) the right of the public to have a transparent government versus the individual rights and civil liberties of those serving in the executive branch
• E) the importance of holding the president and his or her staff accountable versus the need for the president and his or her staff to be able to communicate freely

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Definitions:

Competitiveness

The desire to win or be better than others, often demonstrated in physical or intellectual challenges.

Communication

The process of sharing information, feelings, and messages through speech, writing, gestures, or other means.

Traditional Male

A concept relating to societal expectations of masculinity, including traits and behaviors conventionally attributed to men, such as emotional restraint, strength, and the role of provider.

Sexual Script

The social and cultural expectations that guide individuals' sexual behaviors and interactions.