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Executive privilege is a certain "power" claimed by the President to avoid subpoenas and other interventions by other parts of the government. It comes from a Supreme Court ruling and not from the Constitution like a lot of people think.

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In what situation does executive privilege not apply?

Executive privilege does not apply when the president is under a criminal investigation.


What term describes a President's need to keep information private?

"executive privilege"


Is Executive Privilege the right of the President only?

"No, the Executive Privilege is the right of the President, but not only him or her. The other official leaders and congress men may have this privilege as well."


What executive president?

executives privilege


Presidential claims to the executive privilege are based on what?

With executive privilege, the president is allowed to overstep congressional authority, and not answer to Congress's efforts to question his or her actions. With the series of checks and balances that are established in the Constitution, this particular privilege is puzzling. Some believe that executive privilege is a fallacy, and that congressional approval is absolute.


Should executive privilege be eliminated?

Executive privilege should not be eliminated. It is legal for the President of the United States to use executive privilege where the President makes the final decision as the President feels would be best. It has been used many, many times.


What concept is the basis for the constitution?

executive privilege


Where did the term executive privilege originate?

Eisenhower


The term executive privilege orginated with?

president eisenhower


Should you capitalize executive privilege?

No, except at the beginning of a sentence because it is n ot a proper n ou n.


Did the court hold that there are no circumstances under which executive privilege might be asserted?

No, the court did not hold that there are no circumstances under which executive privilege might be asserted. Instead, it acknowledged that executive privilege can exist but emphasized that it is not absolute and must be balanced against the need for disclosure in certain situations. The court's ruling highlighted the importance of judicial oversight in determining the applicability of executive privilege in specific cases.


Why did Nixon not release the tapes what privilege did he use?

Nixon claimed Executive Privilege in not releasing the tapes.