The Watergate Scandal
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>Nixon fired special prosecutor Archibald Cox, leading to public outcry. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who pardoned Nixon of all offenses?

    <p>Gerald Ford (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the Watergate trial?

    <p>The judge did not believe the conspirators acted alone. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Supreme Court conclude in U.S. v. Nixon?

    <p>Nixon could not use executive privilege to conceal evidence in a criminal investigation. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the 'Smoking Gun Tape'?

    <p>A tape containing a conversation in which Nixon proved himself complicit in the cover-up of Watergate. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the security director of CREEP?

    <p>James McCord (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the initial purpose of the Committee for Reelection of the President (CREEP)?

    <p>To help Nixon win his reelection (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was a Cuban refugee affiliated with CREEP and involved in the Watergate break-in?

    <p>Virgilio Gonzalez (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which individual's name helped investigators associate Watergate with Nixon and CREEP?

    <p>E. Howard Hunt (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main task of the Plumbers, a secret intelligence staff organized by President Nixon?

    <p>To investigate people he did not trust (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who served as the general counsel for CREEP and was involved in the Watergate break-in?

    <p>G. Gordon Liddy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was Richard Nixon's special advisor to the president and a member of the Watergate robbery team?

    <p>Charles Colson (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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