U.S. Presidents and Their Policies

The video features interviews with three U.S. Presidents: Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, and Jimmy Carter. Nixon discusses his resignation due to the Watergate scandal and his foreign policy focused on global stability. Ford talks about assuming the presidency after Nixon's resignation and his moderate domestic policies, including Supreme Court cases. Carter shares his views on Ford's presidency and outlines his own domestic policies aimed at improving the economy and environment.

Why did Richard Nixon resign from the presidency?

• Due to health issues

• Because of the Watergate scandal

• To pursue other interests

• He lost the election

What was the main goal of Richard Nixon's foreign policy?

• To form new alliances

• To reduce military spending

• To establish a global balance of power

• To expand US territories

How did Gerald Ford become the President of the United States?

• He was elected by the people

• He was appointed by Congress

• He was the Vice President

• He succeeded Nixon after his resignation

What was one of the domestic issues Gerald Ford dealt with during his presidency?

• Implementing new tax laws

• Raising the voting age

• Supreme Court cases on maturity age

• Healthcare reform

What was Jimmy Carter's opinion on Gerald Ford's presidency?

• He praised Ford's economic policies

• He had no opinion

• He believed Ford tried hard but was ineffective

• He thought Ford did an excellent job

What was one of Jimmy Carter's domestic policy goals?

• To reduce taxes

• To expand the US territory

• To improve the economy and environment

• To increase military spending