When a president claims that his or her discussions, decisions, and documents can be shielded from other branches of government, the president is

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Claiming executive privilege is when a president claims that certain information can be shielded from other branches of government, such as when discussing sensitive national security issues. It is a common practice, but it can also be controversial because it can be seen as an attempt to avoid accountability. Choices A, B, and D are not applicable in this context.

When a President Claims That His or Her Discussions, Decisions