Question

question 8 of 10

which statement best describes one outcome of the watergate scandal?

a. most of the people who worked in nixons administration went to jail, and americans became more trustful of the government.
b. richard nixon resigned from office, and americans became deeply distrustful of the government.
c. americans were distrustful of the government for years, and another republican president wasnt elected for decades.
d. richard nixon went to jail, and new laws were passed limiting the powers of the u.s. president.

Explanation:

Analyze the Watergate scandal outcomes

Using the US History 1970s and Nixon Domestic Policy knowledge points, we examine the historical consequences of the Watergate scandal. The scandal led directly to the resignation of President Richard Nixon on August 9, 1974, to avoid impeachment.

Evaluate the answer choices

• Option A is incorrect because Americans became far less trustful of the government, not more.
• Option B is correct because Nixon resigned, and the exposure of corruption deeply damaged public trust in political institutions.
• Option C is incorrect because another Republican, Ronald Reagan, was elected president in 1980, which was only six years later.
• Option D is incorrect because Richard Nixon was pardoned by Gerald Ford and never went to jail.

Answer:

• (A) Most of the people who worked in Nixon's administration went to jail, and Americans became more trustful of the government.
• (B) Richard Nixon resigned from office, and Americans became deeply distrustful of the government. (Correct answer)
• (C) Americans were distrustful of the government for years, and another Republican president wasn't elected for decades.
• (D) Richard Nixon went to jail, and new laws were passed limiting the powers of the U.S. president.