Question

identify the true statements about executive privilege. (check all that apply)

• the right of executive privilege allows the president refuse to provide documents and records to the legislative and judicial branches of government in some instances.
• the purpose of executive privilege is to allow the president and his or her advisers to keep information confidential while deciding on policies.
• the courts have ruled that the president has a limited right of executive privilege, based on the constitutional doctrine of separation of powers.
• the right of executive privilege allows the president to direct his or her administration to not enforce specific laws passed by congress.
• the courts have ruled that the presidents right of executive privilege is absolute.
• the right of executive privilege is not mentioned in the constitution.
• the purpose of executive privilege is to enhance the presidents ability to check the power of congress.
• the right of executive privilege is mentioned in the constitution.

Explanation:

1. "The right of executive privilege allows the president refuse to provide documents and records to the legislative and judicial branches of government in some instances." - Executive privilege can be used to withhold info in certain cases (e.g., national security), so this is true.
2. "The purpose of executive privilege is to allow the president and his or her advisers to keep information confidential while deciding on policies." - Confidentiality for policy - making is a key purpose, so this is true.
3. "The courts have ruled that the president has a limited right of executive privilege, based on the constitutional doctrine of separation of powers." - Courts (like in United States v. Nixon) have established limited privilege from separation of powers, so this is true.
4. "The right of executive privilege allows the president to direct his or her administration to not enforce specific laws passed by Congress." - Executive privilege is about confidentiality, not non - enforcement of laws (that's related to executive discretion in enforcement but not privilege), so this is false.
5. "The courts have ruled that the president's right of executive privilege is absolute." - Courts have ruled it's limited (e.g., Nixon case), so this is false.
6. "The right of executive privilege is not mentioned in the Constitution." - The Constitution doesn't explicitly mention executive privilege; it's an implied power, so this is true.
7. "The purpose of executive privilege is to enhance the president's ability to check the power of Congress." - Its main purpose is policy - making confidentiality, not checking Congress, so this is false.
8. "The right of executive privilege is mentioned in the Constitution." - It's not in the Constitution, so this is false.

Answer:

• The right of executive privilege allows the president refuse to provide documents and records to the legislative and judicial branches of government in some instances.
• The purpose of executive privilege is to allow the president and his or her advisers to keep information confidential while deciding on policies.
• The courts have ruled that the president has a limited right of executive privilege, based on the constitutional doctrine of separation of powers.
• The right of executive privilege is not mentioned in the Constitution.