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QuizMultiple Choice

Watergate and the Ford Years

Question 10 • Fall 24 US History B IC

What was the result of the Ford Administration’s vetoing more than 50 spending bills?

Answer
A
reduced unemployment
B
higher food prices
C
higher government-spending
D
reduced inflation

Explanation

President Ford vetoed many spending bills as part of his effort to curb inflation. Blocking the additional spending helped restrain inflation, so the result was reduced inflation—not higher government spending.

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