Executive Privilege
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- Nixon and Clinton: Limits on Presidential Immunity and Executive PrivilegeA look at how the U.S. Supreme Court has limited Constitutional privileges of U.S. presidents to avoid judicial procedures.
- Presidential Immunity and Executive Privilege - U.S. Constitutional Interpretation Denies Clinton and NixonThe Supreme Court has historically interpreted the Constitution to maintain separation of powers and limits the president from having absolute authority.
- Article II and Executive PrivilegeThis article defines the US Constitution's position on Executive Privilege and the Right Wing's media attempt to distort that position.
- The Myth of "Executive Privilege" and Sovereign Immunitypolitical op ed on the executive privilege and sovereign immunity
Constitution Showdown: Or Just a Question of Privilege?The Constitution does not refer to executive privilege at all, and some "strict constructions" believe that the very idea is unconstitutional.- Mr. President, What Are You Hiding?There is absolutely nothing in the Constitution about executive privilege. And even if there was, it wouldn't protect Karl Rove in this case. Just what is Pres. Bush hiding?
- Know the Powers of the President as Chief Executive Officer Before You VoteIn this presidential election period, the voters know and want to know much more about the presidency and whether that candidate can actually make changes. Voters will benefit greatly by understanding the powers of the presidency.
