Question

put the following events in their proper order.
1 president richard nixon hired people to break into democratic headquarters, and he taped conversations without their knowledge to protect himself. he then lied and tried to cover up his crimes.
2 as a result, nixon resigned rather than face being removed. also, businesses must now let phone callers know they are being taped.
3 the house of representatives chose to impeach nixon and demanded that he turn over the tapes and explain his role in the break - in.
4 nixon refused to cooperate with congress, saying that presidents have \executive privilege\ to act in secret.
5 the supreme court declared that \executive privilege\ gives a president the right to act in secret during war times, but not to break the law and obstruct justice.

Explanation:

These events follow the timeline of the Watergate scandal. First, Nixon's illegal actions and cover-up occurred. Next, he refused to cooperate with Congress. Then the Supreme Court ruled against his executive privilege claim. After that, the House moved to impeach him. Finally, Nixon resigned, and new taping rules were established.

Answer:

1. President Richard Nixon hired people to break into Democratic Headquarters, and he taped conversations without their knowledge to protect himself. He then lied and tried to cover up his crimes.
2. Nixon refused to cooperate with Congress, saying that presidents have "Executive Privilege" to act in secret.
3. The Supreme Court declared that "Executive Privilege" gives a president the right to act in secret during war times, but not to break the law and obstruct justice.
4. The House of Representatives chose to impeach Nixon and demanded that he turn over the tapes and explain his role in the break-in.
5. As a result, Nixon resigned rather than face being removed. Also, businesses must now let phone callers know they are being taped.