Question

What was Nixon's argument for not turning over the Watergate tapes?

A) Executive privilege
B) National security
C) Legal precedent
D) Public transparency

Answer 1

Nixon's argument for not turning over the Watergate tapes was executive privilege.

Step-by-step explanation:

Nixon's argument for not turning over the Watergate tapes was A) Executive privilege. Nixon refused to release the tapes citing executive privilege because of the many sensitive conversations that occurred in the White House on various matters unconnected to the Watergate investigation. This power, though not included in the Constitution, has been recognized since George Washington's tenure in office. The assertion of executive privilege was eventually limited by the case of the United States v. Nixon.