Assignment task:
After the release of various news stories about the President's possible violation of political campaign funding laws, a federal grand jury investigation and an investigation by a special Senate subcommittee were initiated. The Senate subcommittee subpoenaed personal records of the President from several top officers of the executive branch. Learning of the subpoenas, the President ordered all executive officials to refuse to turn over the materials. Which of the following statements is most accurate? Group of answer choices The subpoena must advance a legitimate legislative purpose. Congress's right to the records is absolute. The subpoena violates the constitutional principle of separation of powers. The President's executive immunity bars the issuance of the subpoena.