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Question 10 • US History Studies Since 1877

The Supreme Court’s decision in United States v. Nixon resulted in Nixon’s

Answer
A
full second term as president.
B
appeal of the decision.
C
impeachment.
D
resignation.

Explanation

In United States v. Nixon, the Supreme Court ruled that President Nixon had to turn over recordings requested in the Watergate investigation. The tapes weakened his support and made impeachment and removal likely, so Nixon resigned from office; the decision did not give him a second term.

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