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Nixon and Watergate Answers

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What, according to Nixon, has caused him to change his mind about “persevering”?

A
a loss of support in Congress
B
the realization that he is guilty of wrongdoing
C
a lack of support by the general public
D
disillusionment with the constitutional process
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Which of the following best describes Nixon’s purpose with these last remarks?

A
He is seeking forgiveness for his wrongdoing.
B
He is denying his participation in illegal activities.
C
He is trying to paint his presidency in a positive light.
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Nixon refers to “seeing the constitutional process through to its conclusion.”What does this phrase mean?

A
the process of granting executive privilege
B
the process of removing a president from office through impeachment
C
the process of investigating Watergate
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Which of the following is the best summary of Nixon’s thinking as presented in this passage?

A
“It is harmful to contest an effort to remove a president from office.”
B
“Resigning from the office of president is not constitutional.”
C
“It is important to fight attempts to remove a president, but I have lost that fight.”
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Which of the following most accurately summarizes this passage?

A
“I would like to keep fighting, but it would be harmful to the nation to do so.”
B
“My family and I disagree over my resignation.”
C
“I am being forced to resign against my will.”
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What does President Nixon suggest is the first challenge facing the new president?

A
regaining the support of Congress
B
healing the divisions in the country
C
withstanding the tremendous weight of responsibility he will have to bear
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What is Nixon asking the country to do in this passage?

A
Put a stop to bitterness and anger
B
be more patient with the new president than it has been with him
C
offer its support to the new president in this difficult time
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Read the last sentence of the passage. Which of the following best summarizes this sentence?

A
“I hope this scandal will bring us all closer together in the end.”
B
“I hope my resignation can help us move on.”
C
“I hope you will all follow my example about how to be a good citizen.”
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Select question 2ac5d41c

A
crimes
B
bad judgment
C
selfishness
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Select question 7e1f98c4

A
illegally
B
properly
C
in the national interest
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For what does Nixon take credit in this passage?

A
living up to his most sacred commitment
B
winning the Vietnam War
C
being a wise leader

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