jul 27, 1974 - Congress votes to impeach Nixon

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This is an example of the Legislative Branch checking the powers of the Executive Branch when they voted to start the impeachment process against Nixon because they charged him with obstruction of justice and abuse of power by recording conversations in the oval office. This is an example of checks and balances working as they voted to impeach Nixon for his crimes in office, and shows how checks and balances to prevent government officials from abusing their powers in office and maintaining a free nation.