U.S. v. Nixon (1974)

Front

What was the main issue in the U.S. v. Nixon case?

Back

Presidential privilege

Front

In what year did the Watergate break-in occur?

Back

1972

Front

Who was the president during the Watergate scandal?

Back

Richard Nixon

Front

Fill in the blank: The Supreme Court ruled that a president's communications must be kept _______.

Back

confidential

Front

Which branch of government is responsible for the judicial process?

Back

Judicial

Front

Fill in the blank: The Watergate scandal involved a break-in at the _______ office complex.

Back

Democratic National Committee

Front

What did Nixon argue about his recordings?

Back

They were confidential

Front

Fill in the blank: The court ruled that the criminal justice system's ability to function may outweigh _______.

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public opinion

Front

What does the U.S. v. Nixon case demonstrate about the U.S. government?

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The president is not above the law