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QuizMultiple Choice

The Carter Presidency

Question 1 • Fall 24 US History B IC

Which of the following names two pieces of domestic legislation passed during the Nixon administration?

Answer
A
the Clean Air Act and the Endangered Species Act
B
the SALT I agreement and the Watergate Act
C
the Water Quality Act and the SALT I agreement
D
the Endangered Species Act and the CREEP Act

Explanation

The Clean Air Act was significantly strengthened in 1970, and the Endangered Species Act was passed in 1973; both were domestic legislation enacted during Nixon’s presidency. SALT I was an international arms-control agreement, not domestic legislation, so choices that include it are incorrect.

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