The Following Questions Refer to the Excerpt Below

question 32

Multiple Choice

The following questions refer to the excerpt below.
"In his conduct of the office of President of the United States,Richard M.Nixon,in violation of his constitutional oath faithfully to execute the office of President of the United States…has prevented,obstructed,and impeded the administration of justice,in that:
Richard M.Nixon,using the powers of his high office,engaged personally and through his subordinates and agents,in a course of conduct or plan designed to delay,impede,and obstruct the investigation [into the Watergate break in]… to cover up,conceal,and protect those responsible;and to conceal the existence and scope of other unlawful covert activities."
Articles of Impeachment,U.S.House Judiciary Committee,1974
-Which of the following best explains the impact of the events leading up to the House Judiciary Committee's resolution above?

• A) A rise in attacks on communism
• B) Rebellion among the nation's intellectuals
• C) A growth in advocacy for economic inequality
• D) Sharp political divisions and growing mistrust in government

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