According to the doctrine of state secrets,_____.
A)a citizen has the right to seek release from unlawful detention by petitioning a neutral judge
B)certain sensitive information on national security cannot be disclosed in court
C)the House of Representatives has the right to formally accuse an elected official of misconduct
D)federal law can trump,and render unenforceable,conflicting state laws
E)the president can control the entire executive branch,totally and completely

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The doctrine of state secrets refers to certain sensitive information on national security that cannot be disclosed in court, even if it is relevant to a legal case. This is done in order to protect the interests of national security, even at the expense of potential judicial outcomes.

According to the Doctrine of State Secrets,_____