Constitutional Law 1

August 23, 2016

6:30-8:30 pm

Instruction: Give what is asked. You may use your notes/books. Submit your work at the
Law office by the end of the period. Papers which are submitted late will not be accepted.

I. A. Explain the concept of executive privilege. (3 pts.)

B. Differentiate “presidential communications privilege” from “deliberative process

privilege”. (5 pts.)

C. Briefly explain the concept of presidential immunity. (3 pts.)

II. Explain, in one sentence, the following powers of the President AND cite one concrete
example (based on actual events from recent history) which shows the President
exercising the following powers. (3 pts. each)

1. Appointing power
2. Removal power
3. Power of control
4. “Take care” clause
5. Military power
6. Pardoning power
7. Borrowing power
8. Diplomatic power
9. Informing power
10. Executive power in general