Question

question 15
what is executive privilege?
a. the right to keep internal discussions and documents of the white house private
b. the right given to the president to break any laws they see fit
c. the right to veto bills proposed by congress
d. the right to keep internal discussions secret from criminal prosecution

Explanation:

Executive privilege is a legal doctrine that allows the President of the United States to withhold information from other government branches. It is mainly about keeping internal White House discussions and documents private to protect the decision - making process. Option B is incorrect as no one has the right to break laws. Option C is about the veto power, which is a different presidential power. Option D is too narrow as it focuses only on criminal prosecution, while executive privilege is more about general privacy of internal affairs.

Answer:

A. the right to keep internal discussions and documents of the White House private