Question

question 1 of 3
1 which statement best describes a central idea of the text?
a the presidents power is unlimited, leading to potential abuses
b an incident during nixons presidency demonstrated the effectiveness of checks and balances.
c the fbis investigation into nixons actions uncovered criminal activities
d the house of representatives impeached nixon for

Explanation:

To determine the central idea, we analyze each option:

• Option A: U.S. presidential power is not unlimited (e.g., checks and balances exist), so this is incorrect.
• Option B: The Watergate scandal (during Nixon’s presidency) involved checks and balances (e.g., Congress, courts, and the press holding the president accountable), showing their effectiveness. This aligns with a central idea about the system of checks and balances.
• Option C: While there were illegal actions, the central idea of the text (likely about Watergate and constitutional checks) is broader than just the FBI’s findings.
• Option D: Nixon resigned before impeachment by the House was completed, so this is factually incorrect.

Answer:

B. An incident during Nixon's presidency demonstrated the effectiveness of checks and balances.