Which of the following statements is true of executive privilege? ...

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Which of the following statements is true of executive privilege?
 
  A) It is nontransferable to successors in a particular executive post.
  B) It is described explicitly in the Constitution of the United States.
  C) It protects the privacy of the Senate.
  D) It gives the president the power to refuse to appear before the courts.
  E) It is claimed by members of Congress.

Question 2

Elected officials often indulge in the practice of patronage because they:
 
  A) need money to pay national debts.
  B) are beholden to the party members who put them in office.
  C) are required to appoint Congress members from the members of the winning team.
  D) prefer to be diplomatic in their approach.
  E) are the de facto leaders of their political parties.

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Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

B