Watergate was one of the biggest scandals and controversies in the 20th century. There were many different aspects of the scandal, from the original break-in to the eventual cover-up, and in the end, it was one of the most shocking events in the history of American Politics. President Richard Nixon abused the power the American people gave to him and this would forever cahnge American politics. Nixon attempted to cover up an illegal break in, and in doing so, corrupted the presidency of the United States. Nixon fired prosecutors and any one else in his way. Making this court case one of the most controversial in history. He did what he pleased and tried to dictate the American Judicial system. He also used tax paying dollars to try and pay off burglars contemplating testifying against. This case tested the limits of the Presidents power in a controversial court case that would change the way Americans saw their government. (69)