United States v. Nixon

The Cover-up

1. Regardless of the outcome, should the President of the United States have a right to privacy in regards to the Oval Office tapes? Explain.
I believe in a criminl trial it would act as normal evidence that could be confiscated for the trial.

2. Was President Nixon justified when he fired special prosecutor Archibald Cox? Explain.
No he wasnt because that position wasnt appionted by the presedent it was appionted by the Legislative branch and therefor not under Nixons control.

3. Was Nixon creating a Constitutional crisis by refusing to hand-over the tapes? Explain.
Because he was telling the public that he was above the law by going against the other 2 houses which was destroying the checks and balances.

Closure

4. Why do you think the American public was so outraged by Watergate?
Because Nixon was a crook for tring to cover up the scandle with lies and diseatful actions.

5. Do you think President Nixon should have resigned? Explain.
Yes he certainly wouldnt have been re elected, and was on the verg of being impeached, it was more for the global image of america.

6. Do you think President Nixon should have been prosecuted? Explain.
Yes, he commited a crime and therefor should be punished. The laws of the US apply to all its citizens no matter there position in the Gov't.