Question

question 10 of 10
what reason did ford give for pardoning richard nixon?

a. it would help the nation focus on pressing problems.

b. it would prevent the rest of the world from mocking americans.

c. it would show his gratitude for being named vice president.

d. it would force nixon to serve time in prison.

Explanation:

When President Ford pardoned Richard Nixon, his stated reason was to allow the nation to move past the Watergate scandal and focus on other important national issues (like economic and international challenges) rather than being consumed by the legal proceedings against Nixon. Option B is incorrect as the pardon was not about international mockery. Option C is wrong because the pardon was not related to Ford's gratitude for being vice president. Option D is incorrect since a pardon releases someone from legal punishment, so it would not force Nixon to serve prison time.

Answer:

A. It would help the nation focus on pressing problems.