Which of the Following Was a Legacy of the Watergate

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was a legacy of the Watergate scandal?

• A) It gave the public reason to praise Nixon for his overwhelming support for and lack
• Of prejudice toward minorities, despite his other failings.
• B) It caused Congress to pass several pieces of legislation to increase executive power,
• Such as the War Powers Act.
• C) It showed that the press, Congress, and courts had failed to arouse public opinion in
• The case and, for the most part, protected Nixon.
• D) It demonstrated that government aides and officials could only be found guilty of the
• Original crimes and not of covering up evidence.
• E) It suggested the lesson that not even a president is above the law, even though Nixon
• Did avoid jail time.

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Margin Of Safety

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Break-even Point

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Variable Cost

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