Select the correct answer.

Which political theory has been interpreted to mean that a president can shield critical information from Congress as a result of the separation

of powers?

A

checks and balances

B. impeachment

C

pardon

D. Judicial powers

E

executive privilege

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Which political theory has been interpreted to mean that a president can shield critical information from Congress as a result of the separation

of powers?

A

checks and balances

B. impeachment

C

pardon

D. Judicial powers

E

executive privilege

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E) Executive privilege has been used in many cases to argue that the President should not hand over information to other entities like Congress. The most famous example is how Richard Nixon argued that executive privilege allowed him to not hand over audio recordings of his conversations.

Select the correct answer.Which political theory has been interpreted to mean that a president can shield critical information from Congress as a result of the separationof powers?Achecks and balancesB. impeachmentCpardonD. Judicial powersEexecutive privilege

Select the correct answer.

Which political theory has been interpreted to mean that a president can shield critical information from Congress as a result of the separation

of powers?

A

checks and balances

B. impeachment

C

pardon

D. Judicial powers

E

executive privilege