Question

what is true about the responses from the nixon administration to allegations and revelations during the watergate scandal?

claiming that all members of the nixon administration would testify before congress
pleading the fifth to avoid any further questions about the scandal
demanding that new judges and jury be put on the case
stating that earlier white house statements about watergate were no longer relevant

Explanation:

Analyze the historical context of the Watergate scandal responses

The Nixon administration initially attempted to cover up its involvement in the Watergate break-in, issuing numerous denials and misleading statements. As investigations by Congress, the special prosecutor, and the media revealed more evidence, the administration's previous denials became completely untenable.

Evaluate the given options

• Claiming that all members of the Nixon administration would testify before Congress: Incorrect. The administration actively tried to prevent key aides from testifying, invoking executive privilege.
• Pleading the Fifth to avoid any further questions about the scandal: Incorrect. While some individual aides did invoke the Fifth Amendment, this was not the official collective response or policy of the administration itself.
• Demanding that new judges and jury be put on the case: Incorrect. The administration did not officially demand a new judge or jury.
• Stating that earlier White House statements about Watergate were no longer relevant: Correct. In April 1973, White House Press Secretary Ron Ziegler famously declared that all previous White House statements on Watergate were "inoperative" (meaning they were no longer valid or relevant) due to new developments and disclosures.

Identify the correct choice

The statement that earlier White House statements were no longer relevant (declared "inoperative") directly matches the historical record of how the administration responded as the cover-up unraveled.

Answer:

• (A) Claiming that all members of the Nixon administration would testify before Congress
• (B) Pleading the Fifth to avoid any further questions about the scandal
• (C) Demanding that new judges and jury be put on the case
• (D) Stating that earlier White House statements about Watergate were no longer relevant (Correct answer)