US Constitution — Question 1

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In the context of federalism and the separation of powers, which of the following best describes the tension between the executive branch's claim to executive privilege and the legislative branch's oversight authority, particularly when Congress seeks information to investigate potential constitutional violations?

A Congress has the exclusive constitutional authority to demand all information from the executive branch, rendering executive privilege a mere policy preference rather than a constitutional right protected by the separation of powers. B The conflict is resolved solely in favor of executive privilege because the Framers explicitly intended to insulate the President from congressional interference to prevent the political branch from becoming a mere agent of the legislature. C The conflict arises because executive privilege protects confidential presidential communications to ensure effective executive function, but Congress retains its constitutional power of inquiry to supervise the executive branch, creating a scenario where the courts must balance these competing constitutional interests. D Executive privilege is an absolute immunity that cannot be overridden by Congress under any circumstances, as the President's constitutional authority to manage the executive branch supersedes all legislative oversight powers.

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