Watergate Scandal Quiz

Who was the security guard at the Watergate complex who discovered the initial signs of the break-in?

• John Dean

• Elliot Richardson

• Frank Willis

• Archibald Cox

What was discovered during the second break-in at the Democratic Committee offices in the Watergate building?

• Additional wiretaps that were not working

• Documents related to the Republican Party

• A hidden camera in the office

• Evidence of previous burglaries

Which President was involved in the Watergate scandal?

• Gerald Ford

• Jimmy Carter

• Richard Nixon

• Lyndon B. Johnson

What action did President Nixon take after the Watergate scandal was investigated by the Senate?

• He resigned from his position

• He fired two of his most influential aides

• He denied all allegations

• He pardoned all accused individuals

Who was appointed as the special counsel to conduct yet another investigation into the Watergate scandal?

• John Dean

• Robert Haldeman

• Archibald Cox

• John Ehrlichman

What action did President Nixon take when Archibald Cox subpoenaed the tapes?

• He immediately handed over the tapes

• He ordered Cox to drop the subpoena

• He resigned from the presidency

• He admitted to the allegations

What was the result of Nixon's refusal to turn over the tapes?

• Cox resigned voluntarily

• Nixon's popularity increased

• Nixon had Elliot Richardson and his deputy fired

• The Supreme Court sided with Nixon

What was the public's reaction after Nixon's actions during the scandal?

• Public support for Nixon grew stronger

• People protested with signs saying "Honk to Impeach"

• Nixon was celebrated as a hero

• There were no significant public reactions

What did the United States Supreme Court decide on July 24, 1974, regarding the tapes?

• The tapes could remain secret

• Nixon could keep the tapes

• The president must surrender all tapes to the new special counsel

• The tapes were irrelevant to the investigation

Why did President Nixon say he wouldn't hand over the original tapes of conversations in his office?

• National security concerns

• Personal privacy

• Lack of relevance

• Legal restrictions