Nixon and Watergate

Question 3 • RMA FL-2100310-United States History Semester 2

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

Answer

Nixon narrowly avoided being removed from office, but he was so weakened by the scandal that Ford effectively became president.

Ford assumed the presidency after Nixon was impeached, but he was dragged down by his own involvement in the scandal.

Ford supervised Nixon’s impeachment and then went before Congress to justify his decision.

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

Explanation

Gerald Ford became president after Richard Nixon resigned in August 1974, before the House could vote on impeachment. Ford then pardoned Nixon for federal crimes he might have committed while in office and testified before Congress to explain the pardon. Thus, the best choice is “Ford pardoned Nixon after Nixon resigned and then went before Congress to justify his decision.”

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