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Why was the United States v. Nixon case important? A. It placed new legal limits on the president's power. B. It restricted Congress's influence over the president. C. It expanded the role of the vice president. D. It set presidential powers during wartime.​

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A. I placed new legal limits on the president's power.

Step-by-step explanation:

Nixon tried to claim executive privilege during his case. However, the Supreme Court ruled that the powers of the presidency can not be used for personal benefit.

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