Question

select the correct answer. which political theory has been interpreted to mean that a president can shield critical information from congress as a result of the separation of powers? a. checks and balances b. impeachment c. pardon d. judicial powers e. executive privilege

Explanation:

Executive privilege is the power claimed by the President to withhold information from Congress based on the separation - of - powers doctrine. It allows the executive branch to maintain confidentiality in certain matters. Checks and balances is a broader system of power distribution among branches, impeachment is a process to remove a president, pardon is the power to forgive a crime, and judicial powers belong to the judicial branch.

Answer:

E. executive privilege