PLS HURRY worth 15 points President Nixon, a Republican, was accused of covering up an illegal break-in of Democratic party headquarters, committed by his close associates during the 1972 presidential election. Recorded conversations of the president came to light that clearly indicated his part in the cover-up. What can be surmised from the fact that Nixon was neither indicted nor impeached for wrongdoing?

Since the Senate had a Republican majority, they would not convict Nixon, regardless of his guilt.

Nixon resigned as the president of the United States before charges could be brought against him.

The Congress was reluctant to prosecute President Nixon because it would have created a crisis.

Since the House had a Republican majority, they would not indict Nixon, regardless of his guilt.