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A prosecutor, searched for audio tapes of conversations recorded by Nixon in the Oval Office. Nixon stated that he was immune from the subpoena claiming executive privilege, which meant that Nixon had the right to refuse to give the tapes to the government

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Nixon is accused of having some connection with the Watergate investigation. He is subpoena by the court to turn over tapes that could link him the break in.

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No. The court felt that the president's executive privilege was not absolute, meaning that not even the president is above the rule of law. He was ordered to turn over the tapes because the court's need to provide a full and fair trial outweighed the president's need for confidentiality.

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No, the court said that Nixon must turn over the tapes, because he does not have executive privilege, and he is not above the law.

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No, the court said that Nixon must turn over the tapes, because he does not have executive privilege, and he is not above the law.

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Summary

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Is the president's right to safeguard certain information, using his "executive privilege" confidentiality power, entirely immune from judicial review?

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The result was the president's executive privilege being limited. American president's today know they are not above the law so the presidency today is much more transparent.

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United States v Nixon Summary

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Does the president have the right to "Executive Privilege " when it comes to a court order?
Does he need to give over the tapes?

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He had to give the tapes
He resigned from the office
1st President in history to resign
"Rule of Law