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Contemporary American Society: The Late 20th Century — Test

Question 3 • United States History and Geography

When President Nixon agreed to turn over only some of the Watergate tapes to the special prosecutor,

Answer
A
the prosecutor’s case against Nixon was heard by the Supreme Court.
B
the prosecutor refused to accept any of the tapes.
C
the Supreme Court put an end to the Watergate Senate hearings.
D
the Supreme Court took charge of conducting the Watergate hearings.

Explanation

Nixon’s attempt to withhold some of the Watergate tapes led to the legal case United States v. Nixon. The Supreme Court heard the case and ruled that Nixon had to turn over the tapes, rejecting his claim of executive privilege. Thus, the prosecutor’s case about access to the tapes was heard by the Supreme Court; the Court did not conduct or end the Senate hearings.

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