Mt. Carmel High School

Watergate Questions:

The Break-in
1. Should the United States government be allowed to actively spy on its' citizens? Explain.

The Cover-up
2a. Regardless of the outcome, should the President of the United States have a right to privacy in regards to the Oval Office tapes? Explain.

2b. Was President Nixon justified when he fired special prosecutor Archibald Cox? Explain.

Closure
3a. Why do you think the American public was so outraged by Watergate?

3b. Do you think President Nixon should have resigned? Explain.