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Who leaked the Pentagon Papers to the press?
Who leaked the Pentagon Papers to the press?
- John J. Sirica
- Carl Bernstein
- Bob Woodward
- Daniel Ellsberg (correct)
What was the outcome of the U.S. v. Nixon case?
What was the outcome of the U.S. v. Nixon case?
- Nixon was acquitted of all charges.
- The Supreme Court ruled in favor of Nixon's executive privilege.
- The case was dismissed due to lack of evidence.
- Nixon was forced to submit all his tapes, including the smoking gun tape. (correct)
What did Nixon get impeached for?
What did Nixon get impeached for?
- Obstruction of justice, violation of the U.S. Constitution, and unlawful withholding of evidence. (correct)
- Conspiracy to commit espionage.
- Involvement in the break-in at the Watergate Complex.
- Abuse of power and privilege.
What was the significance of the Saturday Night Massacre?
What was the significance of the Saturday Night Massacre?
Who pardoned Nixon of all offenses?
Who pardoned Nixon of all offenses?
What was the outcome of the Watergate trial?
What was the outcome of the Watergate trial?
What did the Supreme Court conclude in U.S. v. Nixon?
What did the Supreme Court conclude in U.S. v. Nixon?
What was the 'Smoking Gun Tape'?
What was the 'Smoking Gun Tape'?
Who was the security director of CREEP?
Who was the security director of CREEP?
What was the initial purpose of the Committee for Reelection of the President (CREEP)?
What was the initial purpose of the Committee for Reelection of the President (CREEP)?
Who was a Cuban refugee affiliated with CREEP and involved in the Watergate break-in?
Who was a Cuban refugee affiliated with CREEP and involved in the Watergate break-in?
Which individual's name helped investigators associate Watergate with Nixon and CREEP?
Which individual's name helped investigators associate Watergate with Nixon and CREEP?
What was the main task of the Plumbers, a secret intelligence staff organized by President Nixon?
What was the main task of the Plumbers, a secret intelligence staff organized by President Nixon?
Who served as the general counsel for CREEP and was involved in the Watergate break-in?
Who served as the general counsel for CREEP and was involved in the Watergate break-in?
Who was Richard Nixon's special advisor to the president and a member of the Watergate robbery team?
Who was Richard Nixon's special advisor to the president and a member of the Watergate robbery team?
