USH Richard Nixon

Which of these is an effect rock and roll had on society in the United States in the 1950s?

• It promoted values learned during times of economic hardship

• It reminded people of prewar days

• It contributed to a cultural divide between generations

• It increased the fear of communist expansion

What is the function of the Environmental Protection Agency?

• To develop America’s natural resources

• To reduce air and water pollution and protect the environment

• To protect Americans from acts of terrorism

• To manage the nation’s parks and forests

Which action did President Gerald Ford take in attempt to end national controversy over the Watergate affair?

• He pardoned Nixon

• He asked Congress to impeach Richard Nixon

• He declined to run for re-election

• He declared a new war on urban poverty

Richard Nixon’s decision to resign from the presidency in 1974 was based primarily on -

• Backlash from his policies toward China and the Soviet Union

• Protests against secret military actions in Vietnam

• Accusations of trading arms for hostages

• Developments in the Watergate Scandal

Which principle was most weakened as a result of the Watergate controversy?

• Judicial review

• Executive privilege

• States’ rights

• Congressional immunity

What effect did the Teapot Dome Scandal, Watergate Scandal, and President Clinton’s impeachment have on citizens of the United States?

• They led citizens to demand limits on Presidential Power

• They brought about increased regulation of government spending

• They damaged popular trust in the federal government and its leaders

• They demanded U.S. foreign policies towards containing communism

What is the name of the scandal Nixon was

involved in?

• Lewinsky

• Iran-Contra

• Watergate

• Teapot Dome

This organization most likely encourages Congress to pass legislation that -

• Finances oil exploration in domestic waters

• Gives substantial tax breaks on natural-gas companies

• Reduces regulation of the coal-mining industry

• Focuses on finding clean and renewable energy sources

Which of the following was the primary reason for the trends in public confidence from 1973-1976?

• The normalization of relations with China

• The expansion aboard Apollo 13

• The Watergate scandals

• The nuclear-power accident at the Three Mile island

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