THE RISE OF POLITICAL CONSERVATISM 1980 1992
PRESIDENT RONALD REAGANS FOREIGN POLICY
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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led to the impeachment and conviction of President Nixon
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showed that the laws of the US are superior to the actions of the President
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was the 1st time a President had disagreed with Congress
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proved the Presidential powers are unlimited
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Watergate scandal was a major political scandal in the United States involving the administration of President Richard Nixon from 1972 to 1974 that led to Nixon’s resignation.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Watergate scandal resulted in Nixon’s resignation and 69 government officials being charged and 48 being found guilty-scandals are taken seriously and people will experience the consequences they deserve.
Detailed explanation-3: -One tape, later known as the “Smoking Gun” tape, documented the initial stages of the Watergate coverup. On it, Nixon and H. R. Haldeman are heard formulating a plan to block investigations by having the CIA falsely claim to the FBI that national security was involved.
Detailed explanation-4: -As a result of the Watergate Scandal many Americans lost faith in the government and caused the reputation of the presidency to be greatly damaged.