Question

Richard nixon claimed ________ when he refused to turn over secret white house tapes to congressional investigators.

a. expressed powers
b. presidential immunity
c. the fifth amendment
d. executive privilege

Answer 1

Nixon claimed (the answer is D.) executive privilege. Because it would be risky in national security or because to be contrary to the interests of the Executive Branch. Presidents have assert the right of executive privilege when they have information they want to keep private.