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Presidents and Power Ch. 9 Sec. 3 Pp. 255-259

Freedom to Take Action Holding talks with other countries does not require Congressional approval Executive agreements do not need Senate approval Treaties – formal agreements among nations Executive privilege – right to keep some information secret from Congress

Seeking a Balance President can act quickly in a crisis Must protect against abuse of power

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Presidential Power Nixon tried to cover up Watergate break in FBI found it was part of a larger campaign of political spying Congress told Nixon to turn over taped conversations and he claimed “executive privilege” Supreme Court said executive privilege was not unlimited