The Following Questions Refer to the Excerpt Below

question 15

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
-Chief among the political concerns of this time period was the

• A) rise of informality in U.S. political culture.
• B) proper balance in the powers of the presidency and the federal government.
• C) supremacy of state sovereignty over local issues.
• D) growth of "big government" and the national debt.

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American Federation of Labor

A national federation of labor unions in the United States, founded in 1886, known for its focus on skilled workers and advocacy for labor rights and standards.

Industrial Workers

Individuals employed in sectors involving manufacturing, construction, and other forms of physical labor or production, often engaged in producing goods.

Craft Unionism

A labor movement approach focusing on organizing workers from the same craft or trade into a single union to negotiate for better conditions and wages.

Labor Party

A political party that represents the interests of the working class and supports labor unions, advocating for policies beneficial to workers and trade unions.