Legal Background
What place did Gordon Liddy and his men infiltrate?
The Democratic Party Headquarters
True or False: The president's executive privilege is protected, which is stated in the Constitution
False
What did Nixon do shortly after finishing the case?
Which side won the case?
U.S.
How many men did Gordan Liddy hire?
5 men
Which side used the "rule of law" in one of their arguments?
The U.S.
What is executive privilege?
The idea is that the president can protect confidential communications with advisors and refuse to give information to the courts, the public, and Congress.
Who was the Chief Justice at the time of this court case and impacted the verdict?
Chief Justice Warren Burger
What year was Nixon running for his second term?
1972
Based on the Petitioner's arguments, who should be the ones to decide whether the executive privilege is absolute or limited?
The Courts
What is rule of law?
The rule that "no person is above the law"
What was the ratio of the verdict?
8-0
What was one part of Liddy's "master plan"?
Plant recording devices in the building and/or make copies of important papers to the Democratic party
Why shouldn't Executive Privilege be absolute?
If the President held absolute power, he would become too strong, making checks and balances less effective against him.
What was Nixon forced to do after the case?
Turn over the tapes
What was one thing Nixon was charged for?
Obstruction of justice, abuse of power for political purposes, and defying Judicial Committee subpoenas