Why were some constitutional scholars concerned about President George W. Bush's interpretation of executive privilege?

They thought President Bush would use it to take away some civil rights.

They believed it endangered the constitutional principle of separation of powers.

They knew that once invoked, executive privilege would shield Bush from investigations.

They believed it would lead to a prolonged war with Iraq.

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Kiera Hampton

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25 February, 06:49

Why were some constitutional scholars concerned about President George W. Bush's interpretation of executive privilege?

They thought President Bush would use it to take away some civil rights.

They believed it endangered the constitutional principle of separation of powers.

They knew that once invoked, executive privilege would shield Bush from investigations.

They believed it would lead to a prolonged war with Iraq.

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Quinton Peters · Answer 1

The answer is They knew that once invoked, executive privilege would shield Bush from investigations. The Bush Adminstration invoked executive privileges six times. During each time it had done so, it concerned investigations steaming from the war on terror to meeting with government officials as well requiring members of his team to testify.

Jacey Petersen · Answer 2

The correct answer for the question that is being presented above is this one: "They knew that once invoked, executive privilege would shield Bush from investigations." some constitutional scholars concerned about President George W. Bush’s interpretation of executive privilege because They knew that once invoked, executive privilege would shield Bush from investigations.