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.


Answer: D

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