What is the constitutional basis for 'executive privilege,' and when can it be overridden?
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A
It is an implied presidential power to maintain confidentiality of communications, but it yields to specific needs for evidence in criminal proceedings
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B
It is explicitly granted by Article II and cannot be overridden under any circumstances
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C
It allows the President to classify any document as secret, placing it beyond congressional subpoena
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D
It exists only for communications involving national security and foreign policy