Nixon and Watergate
Gerald Ford's presidency was marked by - ANS-d. severe economic issues
In United States v. Nixon, the Supreme Court's ruling made it clear that - ANS-c. the
executive branch should not have more power than other branches of government
Which of the following best describes the connection between the United States, China
and the SALT I agreement? - ANS-a. Nixon used the new US closeness to China to
negotiate the agreement with the Soviet Union.
President Nixon claimed that ____________________ allowed him to keep phone calls
secret. - ANS-executive privilege
Which of the following best describes the Gerald Ford's connection to the Watergate
scandal? - ANS-d. Ford pardoned Nixon after Nixon resigned and then went before
Congress to justify his decision.
Which of the following did President Nixon support his first term? - ANS-c. the creation
of the EPA
Which of the following is the best summary of Gerald Ford's presidency? - ANS-d. Ford
assumed office after Nixon's resignation, continued many of Nixon's policies, and did
not win reelection in 1976.
How did most of the nation react to President Nixon's Saturday Night Massacre? -
ANS-d. Many people called for him to be impeached.
In United States v. Nixon, the Supreme Court ruled that - ANS-b. Nixon could not use
executive privileged to withhold the Watergate tapes.
Whom did President Nixon choose as his national secretary advisor? - ANS-c. Henry
Kissinger
What bargain did many Americans suspect had been made between presidents Nixon
and Ford? - ANS-c. that Nixon had resigned with the understanding that Ford would
pardon him.
Gerald Ford's presidency was marked by - ANS-d. severe economic issues
In United States v. Nixon, the Supreme Court's ruling made it clear that - ANS-c. the
executive branch should not have more power than other branches of government
Which of the following best describes the connection between the United States, China
and the SALT I agreement? - ANS-a. Nixon used the new US closeness to China to
negotiate the agreement with the Soviet Union.
President Nixon claimed that ____________________ allowed him to keep phone calls
secret. - ANS-executive privilege
Which of the following best describes the Gerald Ford's connection to the Watergate
scandal? - ANS-d. Ford pardoned Nixon after Nixon resigned and then went before
Congress to justify his decision.
Which of the following did President Nixon support his first term? - ANS-c. the creation
of the EPA
Which of the following is the best summary of Gerald Ford's presidency? - ANS-d. Ford
assumed office after Nixon's resignation, continued many of Nixon's policies, and did
not win reelection in 1976.
How did most of the nation react to President Nixon's Saturday Night Massacre? -
ANS-d. Many people called for him to be impeached.
In United States v. Nixon, the Supreme Court ruled that - ANS-b. Nixon could not use
executive privileged to withhold the Watergate tapes.
Whom did President Nixon choose as his national secretary advisor? - ANS-c. Henry
Kissinger
What bargain did many Americans suspect had been made between presidents Nixon
and Ford? - ANS-c. that Nixon had resigned with the understanding that Ford would
pardon him.
