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Watergate Exam with Complete SolutionsWhat did Chief Justice Burger say about the origins of executive
privilege? How does this origin justify his decision about Nixon releasing the tapes?
Correct Ans-The origins about the executive privilege come from the constitution. The
court is the interpreter of the constitution, meaning it is the court's responsibility to
determine the privileges of the president
Explain Burger's statement, "A President and those who assist him must be free to explore
alternatives in a way many would be unwilling to express except privately." How did the court
interpret executive
privilege? Correct Ans-His statement shows that the President's secrets are different than
that of an average citizen. The court interpreted executive privilege as the president
withholding information that the court deserves to have.
Haldeman tells Nixon, "the FBI is not under control." Why does the FBI need to be controlled?
Correct Ans-The FBI needed to be controlled because it was able to track where the money
was coming from and it was pointing at the president.
What is Nixon's plan for dealing with the FBI's investigation of the
Watergate break-in? Correct Ans-Nixon attempted to avoid and completely stay out of the
investigation.
What does this excerpt imply about the relationship between the FBI and
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