“... most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness.” Epilogue: Democracy in AmericaDeclaration of Independence, Federalist #51, Bill of Rights, 14th AmendmentNov. 19 and Nov. 21They went to the burglars so that they will plead guilty but don’t give anymore testimony. We will pay everything. Once its over, you will be out of prison. 5-6 months nothing was discovered.Nixon won in a landslide. The cover-up was successful. One of the people involved( john deen) Whitehouse lawyer, coordinated the cover-up, thus more people was involved. Went to the federal prosecutors and struck a deal “ I know everything about the cover-up. I will tell you what I know in exchange for non-prosecution of me. He testified to the senate and federal prosecutors.He named specific names but said I don’t know if the president knew. But the people blamed didn’t know anything about the cover-up…said John dean…state of affairs. Low-level whitehouse aid- every conservation in the oval office was recorded. Now there are tapes which means evidence!!Nixon didn’t know anything until john dean told him the whole story. 9 monthslater. So immediately ordered an investigation find out who was involved. Nixon refused to give up the tapes. Executive privilege-use by courts. President or governor needs to have the ability tospeak candidly and privately with his aids and assistants. Courts said yes to tapes so Nixon appealed. Saturdays night’s massacre- fire the special prosecutor. So Nixon appointed a new special prosecutor and handed out some of the tapes. Recordings got erased 8 times- suspicious Burgaglers were saying if they don’t get enough money, then there will be information involved. . 1st knowledge of the cover-up for Nixon. john dean said to the president there is a cancer growing within the Whitehouse. Many people were involved” Noxon got the 2 million dollars to pay special prosecutors, also presidential pardons. Nxon said is better to pay hime… sounds pretty bad, explores options. “no is wrong, that’s for sure” the house judiciary committee-they considered 5 articles of impeachment. 2 articles approved by the house. Question of impeachment- did he know, when, and is their clear evidence??Member of the is senate can convict someone- removing a president form office. Federal court wanted to release all the tapes that was involved in the Watergate scandal. Nixon released only a portion. Supreme court- yes; there is such a thing as executive privilege but cannot withhold evidence ,they want potential evidence of a crime. “may or may not obey the supreme court” thatwhats Nixon says. One branch is refusing to do what the constitution implies. Nixon listens to the plays. The june 23rd tape. Called his lawyer. There was a disaster. 6 days after the breakin. “the fbi is not under control” Chief of staff advising the president. He is advocating that the president should call the cia to call the fbi stop the investigation. Nixon approves. Don’t go any further in the case period. Original break-in to the tapes released 2 years. reaction to the tapes were very dramatic. Every member of the judiciary committee said yes to acquit- resignation. The head of the republican party too.Conclusion- evidence that there was no deal between Nixon and ford. The obsession about Watergate was not ending if u break the law arrested, trialed, and prison. We have to get pastthis- ford. Madion – one branch grabbing power. Replaced by the same personal not political or ideology. US politics is less corrupt. It is relevant to every aspect of your lives. The government can chose what to regulate.Equality, rights, and consent. Separation of powers. checks and balances, federalismDeclaration of
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