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Question 2 • US History Studies Since 1877

As a conservative Republican, President Nixon

Answer
A
worked easily with the Democratic Congress.
B
worked easily with the Republican-controlled Congress.
C
focused on blocking the Equal Rights Amendment.
D
focused on making government run more efficiently.

Explanation

Nixon’s conservative approach emphasized efficiency and limiting the growth of federal programs, including reorganizing government agencies to make them operate more effectively. He did not work easily with Congress: Democrats controlled Congress during most of his presidency, and relations were often contentious. Therefore, the best answer is “focused on making government run more efficiently.”

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