Multiple choice

George Washington establish the principles of executive privilege in a dispute w/ Congress over

  1. Alien Sedition Acts

  2. Jay Treaty

  3. Legality of political parties

  4. Whiskey Rebellion

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Washington asserted executive privilege when he refused to provide the House of Representatives with documents related to the negotiations of the Jay Treaty, arguing that the House did not have a constitutional role in treaty-making.