Nixon And Watergate Flashcards
(36 cards)
What was the reason for the Watergate Scandal?
An attempt to bug the offices of the Democrat Party in the Watergate building in Washington
Who were the individuals arrested during the Watergate Scandal?
Five men employed by CREEP, Committee to re-elect the President
What did President Nixon state regarding White House involvement in the Watergate activities?
He stated that the White House was not involved but authorized a payment of $460,000 to the five men
What significant action did a Senate Committee take regarding the Watergate Scandal?
Investigated the scandal and forced many of Nixon’s closest advisers to resign
Who did Nixon appoint as a special investigator in the Watergate Scandal?
Archibald Cox
What was revealed about conversations in the White House since 1971?
They had been recorded on tape
What demand did the Senate make regarding the tapes?
Demanded the tapes from Nixon, who refused to hand them over
What was the public reaction when some tapes were finally handed over in November 1973?
The US public was shocked by Nixon’s attitudes and language
What happened to the tapes that were handed over?
They had been edited
What led to Nixon finally handing over the unedited tapes?
A ruling from the Supreme Court and the announcement of impending impeachment proceedings
What did the tapes prove regarding Nixon’s actions?
They proved he had lied and tried to prevent the investigation, but not that he knew about the original break-in
When did Nixon resign, and why?
In August 1974 to avoid the disgrace of impeachment
What were the effects of the Watergate Scandal on American perceptions of presidents?
It revealed a series of negative truths about US presidents that hit Americans hard
How many of Nixon’s advisers went to prison as a result of the Watergate investigation?
Thirty-one advisers
What was one of the legislative outcomes following the Watergate Scandal?
Congress acted to reduce the powers of the president
Fill in the blank: In future, the president would have to consult _______ before sending US troops into action.
Congress
Fill in the blank: The president was required to stop using federal money for _______.
personal reasons
What limits did Congress set regarding presidential campaign funds after the Watergate Scandal?
Limits on contributions and allowed citizens access to federal files about them
What was the reason for the Watergate Scandal?
An attempt to bug the offices of the Democrat Party in the Watergate building in Washington
Who were the individuals arrested during the Watergate Scandal?
Five men employed by CREEP, Committee to re-elect the President
What did President Nixon state regarding White House involvement in the Watergate activities?
He stated that the White House was not involved but authorized a payment of $460,000 to the five men
What significant action did a Senate Committee take regarding the Watergate Scandal?
Investigated the scandal and forced many of Nixon’s closest advisers to resign
Who did Nixon appoint as a special investigator in the Watergate Scandal?
Archibald Cox
What was revealed about conversations in the White House since 1971?
They had been recorded on tape
