Nixon and Watergate

Question 1

The Supreme Court’s decision in United States v. Nixon resulted in Nixon’s

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resignation.

Question 2

Gerald Ford’s presidency was marked by

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severe economic issues.

Question 3

After taking office, President Ford resolved the lingering issue of Watergate by

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pardoning Nixon.

Question 4

In United States v. Nixon, the Supreme Court ruled that

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Nixon could not use executive privilege to withhold the Watergate tapes.

Question 5

The term impeachment refers to

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bringing charges against a government official for wrongdoing.

Question 6

In United States v. Nixon, the Supreme Court’s ruling made it clear that

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the executive branch should not have more power than other branches of government.

Question 7

Which of the following best describes Gerald Ford’s connection to the Watergate scandal?

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Ford pardoned Nixon after Nixon resigned and then went before Congress to justify his decision.

Question 8

Which of the following is the best summary of Gerald Ford’s presidency?

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Ford assumed office after Nixon’s resignation, continued many of Nixon’s policies, and did not win reelection in 1976.

Question 9

When President Nixon finally turned in transcripts of the Watergate tapes, the transcripts

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showed that Nixon had covered up the Watergate crimes.

Question 10

Whom did President Nixon choose as his national security adviser?

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Henry Kissinger

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