THE 1970S 1969 1979
THE WATERGATE SCANDAL
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self-incrimination.
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independent counsel.
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cover-up.
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executive privilege.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Nixon argued that the concept of executive privilege gave him the power to withhold sensitive information, such as the tapes, from other government branches in order to maintain confidential communications within the executive branch and to secure the national interest.
Detailed explanation-2: -Executive privilege generally allows the president and his close advisers to refuse to produce documents or testimony to the judicial or legislative branches under some circumstances.
Detailed explanation-3: -Absolute privilege is a defense used in proceedings for defamation of character. The defense applies only to certain individuals (such as legislators on the floor) and/or certain specific circumstances. Absolute privilege also refers to the protections afforded an individual from testifying against his or her spouse.