USHB L8

Why did President Nixon claim ‘executive privilege’ during the impeachment process?

• Nixon believed that executive privilege allowed the president to perform illegal acts.
• Nixon believed that executive privilege was outdated and needed to be modified for the 20th century.
• Nixon believed that executive privilege allowed him to keep any incriminating tapes to himself.
• Nixon believed that executive privilege would prove his innocence.

What was the purpose of the Nixon Doctrine?

• The US would not assist its allies, and only focus on protecting Communist nations.
• The US would defend only communist countries.
• The US would assist its allies but not assume responsibility for defending the entire non-Communist world.
• The US would not defend any Communist countries.

What happened as a result of the Watergate Scandal?

• President Nixon served for six more years.
• President Nixon made executive privilege a law.
• President Nixon declared the Vietnam conflict over.
• President Nixon resigned from office.

Under President Carter, why was the National Energy Act was passed?

• The National Energy Act was intended to remove tax credits for the development of alternative energy.
• The National Energy Act was intended to decrease the price of gas.
• The National Energy Act was intended to increase US dependency on foreign oil.
• The National Energy Act was intended to decrease US dependency on foreign oil.

What was President Ford’s reaction to Richard Nixon after the Watergate Scandal?

• President Ford banished Richard Nixon from the United States.
• President Ford demanded that Richard Nixon be placed in jail.
• President Ford nominated Richard Nixon to be his vice-president.
• President Ford pardoned Richard Nixon.

What is ‘realpolitik’ based upon?

• Moral ideological considerations
• Practical ideological considerations
• The president’s wishes
• Congress’ actions

President Ford followed a ‘tight money’ policy. As a result, what did Ford do?

• Ford cut government spending.
• Ford advocated for a trade deficit.
• Ford increased government spending.
• Ford only spent money on the military.

Which president was responsible for the release of the US hostages in Iran?

• Ronald Reagan
• Dwight Eisenhower
• Jimmy Carter
• Richard Nixon

What was the point of Carter’s ‘malaise’ speech’?

• He complained that Americans had no confidence.
• He pledged to end discrimination against minority groups.
• He promoted the idea of America First.
• He sought to promote the consumption of gasoline.

What is the purpose of the 25th Amendment?

• It provides the procedures for replacing the Speaker of the House in the event of death, removal, resignation, or incapacitation.
• It states that a president can only serve eight (8) years in office.
• It provides the procedures for replacing the president/vice-president in the event of death, removal, resignation, or incapacitation.
• It states that a congressperson can only serve six (6) years in office.