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Chapter 13: The Presidency
What Government Does and Why It Matters
President George W. Bush invoked executive privilege in response to congressional questions pertaining to actions of the Office of Homeland Security. Read the brief history of the Doctrine of Executive Privilege at http://writ.news.findlaw.com/dorf/20020206.html and then answer the following questions:
1. Does President Bush have the authority to refuse to answer congressional inquiries pursuant to the doctrine of executive privilege? Why?
2. What are some arguments for invoking the doctrine of executive privilege in the aftermath of September 11, 2001?
3. What are some arguments for refusing to recognize the doctrine of executive privilege in the aftermath of September 11, 2001?
4. Are there situations where the use of executive privilege should be granted? Explain.

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