Watergate refers to a political scandal in the 1970s involving the Nixon administration's attempt to cover up its involvement in a break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters.

Cover-up: An attempt to hide wrongdoing or prevent the truth from being revealed.

Impeachment: The process by which a government official is charged with misconduct and can be removed from office.

Congressional Hearing: An investigation conducted by Congress to examine issues of national importance.

Whistleblower: An individual who exposes illegal or unethical activities within an organization.

Resignation: The act of voluntarily leaving a position, often due to scandal or misconduct.

Pardon: An official forgiveness of a crime, sometimes issued by a president or governor.

Press Leak: The unauthorized release of confidential information to the media.

Nixon Tapes: Recorded conversations in the Oval Office that provided evidence of the President's involvement in Watergate.

Note: Understanding these terms helps clarify the events and consequences of Watergate.