Presidents have frequently invoked _____________ to avoid disclosing to Congress about the activities of the executive branch.

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Executive privilege is the power of the President to withhold information from Congress, the courts, and the public when it is deemed necessary for the functioning of the executive branch. It has been used by presidents from Washington to Trump to protect confidential communications, to resist investigations, or to avoid disclosing sensitive information. While executive privilege is not explicitly mentioned in the Constitution or laws, it has been recognized by courts as an implied power of the presidency derived from the principle of separation of powers.

Presidents Have Frequently Invoked _____________ to Avoid Disclosing to Congress