Nixon and Watergate Quiz 100%
What bargain did many Americans suspect had been made between presidents Nixon
and Ford? - ANS-that Nixon had resigned with the understanding that Ford would
pardon him
Which of the following did President Nixon support during his first term? - ANS-the
creation of the EPA
Gerald Ford's presidency was marked by - ANS-severe economic issues.
In an attempt to address the national reaction to the pardon of former president Nixon,
President Ford - ANS-testified before Congress.
In United States v. Nixon, the Supreme Court ruled that - ANS-Nixon could not use
executive privilege to withhold the Watergate tapes.
What White House Official provided additional testimony against Nixon, including tape
recordings? - ANS-Alexander Butterfield
Which of the following names two pieces of domestic legislation passed during the
Nixon administration? - ANS-the Clean Air Act and the Endangered Species Act
Which of the following best describes the connection between the United States, China,
and the SALT I agreement? - ANS-Nixon used the new US closeness to China to
negotiate the agreement with the Soviet Union.
In United States v. Nixon, the Supreme Court's ruling made it clear that - ANS-the
executive branch should not have more power than other branches of government.
When President Nixon finally turned in transcripts of the Watergate tapes, the
transcripts - ANS-showed that Nixon had covered up the Watergate crimes.
After taking office, President Ford resolved the lingering issue of Watergate by -
ANS-pardoning Nixon.
The term impeachment refers to - ANS-bringing charges against a government official
for wrongdoing.
What bargain did many Americans suspect had been made between presidents Nixon
and Ford? - ANS-that Nixon had resigned with the understanding that Ford would
pardon him
Which of the following did President Nixon support during his first term? - ANS-the
creation of the EPA
Gerald Ford's presidency was marked by - ANS-severe economic issues.
In an attempt to address the national reaction to the pardon of former president Nixon,
President Ford - ANS-testified before Congress.
In United States v. Nixon, the Supreme Court ruled that - ANS-Nixon could not use
executive privilege to withhold the Watergate tapes.
What White House Official provided additional testimony against Nixon, including tape
recordings? - ANS-Alexander Butterfield
Which of the following names two pieces of domestic legislation passed during the
Nixon administration? - ANS-the Clean Air Act and the Endangered Species Act
Which of the following best describes the connection between the United States, China,
and the SALT I agreement? - ANS-Nixon used the new US closeness to China to
negotiate the agreement with the Soviet Union.
In United States v. Nixon, the Supreme Court's ruling made it clear that - ANS-the
executive branch should not have more power than other branches of government.
When President Nixon finally turned in transcripts of the Watergate tapes, the
transcripts - ANS-showed that Nixon had covered up the Watergate crimes.
After taking office, President Ford resolved the lingering issue of Watergate by -
ANS-pardoning Nixon.
The term impeachment refers to - ANS-bringing charges against a government official
for wrongdoing.
