Crisis in Confidence

Nixon believed that executive privilege...

• justified his refusal to turn over his taped conversations in the Oval Office.

• protected him from impeachment proceedings in Congress.

• allowed him to participate in a cover up.

• enabled him to use federal agencies to attack his political enemies.

Which of the following statements is NOT true about the "Me Generation" of the 1970's?

• Citizens supported casual clothing and longer hair.

• Citizens became more focused on exercising and mediating to improve their physical & mental health.

• The nations divorce rate and illegal drug use rose significantly during this time period.

• The nations divorce rate decreased, illegal drug use decreased exercise among citizens remained non-existent, and they typically dressed up in suits.

Which of the following did NOT reflect the problems experienced in the US during the 1970's.

• Rise of Inflation.

• A shortage of natural gas and oil.

• An increase in the public's trust in the government.

• Higher Unemployment.

In the case of United States v. Nixon, the supreme court ruled that...

• The House of Representatives' Judiciary Committee should investigate Nixon.

• Nixon had to turn over tapes containing Oval Office conversations.

• Executive privilege protected Nixon from having to go to trail.

• Nixon had to resign the presidency immediately and go to prison.

What was a result of Nixon's resignation?

• Americans questioned the system of checks and balances.

• Nixon was put on trial for his crimes at the United Nations.

• Spiro Agnew became President of the United States.

• Many Americans lost trust in government officials.

Which statement is true about Jimmy Carter?

• He helped end inflation with the "Whip Inflation Now" plan.

• He served in congress for 25 years.

• He had a reputation for hard work and integrity.

• His foreign policy focused on anti-communism.

Which critical event affected both the Ford and Carter presidencies?

• The Watergate Scandal.

• The 1970's Energy Crisis.

• The rise of the Sandinistas in Nicaragua.

• The Iran Hostage Crisis.

During his presidency, General Ford...

• faced high inflation, gas shortages, and rising unemployment.

• selected Paul Volcker to serve as Vice President.

• won public support for pardoning Nixon's crimes.

• wanted to change Nixon's foreign policy in Russia.

General Ford's response to the nations oil crisis was to...

• call on Americans across the country to conserve oil.

• issue a federal loan to Chrysler to stop it from going bankrupt.

• ask Congress to reduce takes on crude oil.

• raise interest rates in southern states.

Presidents Ford's policy toward the Soviet Union focused on...

• raise interest rates in southern states.

• continuing to pursue détente.

• protecting human rights.

• changing Nixon's foreign policy.