Nixon and the Watergate Scandal

President Richard Nixon’s visit to the People’s Republic of China in 1972 was significant because it ______________. 

• Convinced the Chinese to abandon communism

• Brought about the unification of Taiwan and communist China

• Reduced tension between the US and communist China

• Decreased US dependence on Chinese exports

What is the main idea of this cartoon from the Watergate era?

• The Supreme Court presides over a presidential impeachment trial

• Congress has to obey the Constitution

• The president has the final word involving constitutional issues

• Nobody is above the laws of this country, even the president

In situations where the president is suspected of wrongdoing, such as the Watergate scandal, the role of the House of Representatives is to ________________, while the role of the senate is to __________________________.

• Charge the president with misconduct; act as the jury during the trial

• Conduct the impeachment trial; ensure the trial in the House is carried out legally

• Provide attorneys to defend the president; determine the punishment if the president is convicted

• Determine the president's guilt or innocence; have the president arrested if found guilty of the impeachment charges

The main significance of the Watergate affair was that it __________________.

• Led to impeachment and conviction of President Richard Nixon

• Showed that the laws of the US are greater than the actions of the president

• Was the first time a president had disagreed with Congress

• Proved that presidential powers are unlimited

What was a lasting effect of the Watergate scandal under President Richard Nixon?

• The system of checks and balances was weakened

• The range of executive privilege was widened

• Trust in elected officials was damaged

• Presidential responsiveness to public opinion was lessened

What was a major result of the Watergate controversy?

• Presidential veto power was expanded

• The president resigned from office

• Congressional power was reduced

• The Supreme Court was weakened

Which impeachable offense was Richard Nixon accused of committing?

• Bribery

• Treason

• Theft

• Obstruction of Justice