What was a consequence of the Supreme Court's ruling in United States v. Nixon?
A)It increased the number of circumstances under which the president could withhold information from Congress.
B)It restricted the circumstances under which the president could withhold information from other parts of the executive branch.
C)It enhanced presidential dominance over the other branches of government by strengthening executive privilege.
D)It reduced the total power of the presidency by declaring the power of executive privilege unconstitutional.
B
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