Question: Which statement reflects the role the courts A number of American institutions-the press, the courts, and Congress-played an important role in uncovering the Watergate break-in and cover-up. Which statement reflects the role the courts played? The focus was kept on the Watergate break-in despite the continuation of the Vietnam War and other pressing national issues. President Richard Nixon was allowed to keep the White House tapes by citing executive privilege. An investigation revealed that a voice-activated recording system had taped conversations in the Oval Office. Based on Federal Bureau of Intelligence evidence, five of the Watergate burglars were convicted of wrongdoing.played? The focus was kept on the Watergate break-in despite the continuation of the Vietnam War and other pressing national issues. President Richard Nixon was allowed to keep the White House tapes by citing executive privilege. An investigation revealed that a voice-activated recording system had taped conversations in the Oval Office. Based on Federal Bureau of Intelligence evidence, five of the Watergate burglars were convicted of wrongdoing.