Watergate Scandal and Presidential Power

The Watergate scandal involved a break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters by members of Nixon's re-election committee, leading to a cover-up by Nixon. The scandal exposed Nixon's secretive nature and abuse of power, resulting in his resignation. Legislative reforms followed, including the War Powers Act and the Freedom of Information Act, to curb presidential power and increase transparency.

What was the significance of the Pentagon Papers in relation to the Watergate scandal?

• They led to the formation of the CREEP committee.

• They were unrelated to the Watergate scandal.

• They exposed the CIA's secret operations in Vietnam.

• They revealed Nixon's involvement in the Watergate break-in.

What was the primary goal of the Committee to Re-elect the President (CREEP)?

• To investigate the Watergate break-in.

• To support Nixon's impeachment.

• To ensure Nixon's victory in the 1972 election.

• To expose the Pentagon Papers.

Who were Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward?

• Supreme Court justices involved in US vs. Nixon.

• Nixon's legal advisors.

• Reporters who investigated the Watergate scandal.

• Members of the CREEP committee.

What was the outcome of the Supreme Court case US vs. Nixon?

• Nixon was impeached by the Supreme Court.

• Nixon was acquitted of all charges.

• Nixon was required to release the full tapes.

• Nixon was found guilty of ordering the Watergate break-in.

What action did the House of Representatives take against Nixon?

• They pardoned him.

• They re-elected him.

• They acquitted him.

• They impeached him.

Why did Nixon resign from the presidency?

• He was pardoned by Gerald Ford.

• He was found guilty by the Senate.

• He lost the 1972 election.

• He wanted to avoid impeachment.

What was the War Powers Act of 1973?

• A law limiting presidential power to conduct military actions without Congress.

• A law that increased funding for military operations.

• A law allowing the president to declare war without Congress.

• A law that pardoned Nixon for his actions.

What was the impact of the Watergate scandal on presidential power?

• It increased presidential power.

• It resulted in the abolition of the presidency.

• It led to a decrease in presidential power.

• It had no impact on presidential power.

What was the purpose of the Freedom of Information Act?

• To allow the president to keep information secret.

• To support the re-election of the president.

• To increase transparency by allowing citizens to access government records.

• To prevent leaks of government information.

What was one of the lessons learned from the Watergate scandal?

• Presidential advisors should be less loyal.

• The media should not investigate political scandals.

• Presidents should have more power.

• Secrecy and paranoia can lead to problems.