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when the fbi started investigating connections between nixon and the break - in, the president lied to them. later, he obstructed their investigation. ultimately, it came out that nixon misused his presidential authority to conceal criminal activities carried out by his staff.
what does \obstructed\ mean here?
a hid from the public
b removed the authority of
c slowed the progress of

Explanation:

To determine the meaning of "obstructed" in this context, we analyze each option:

• Option A: "Hid from the public" does not fit as obstructing an investigation is about interfering with the process, not just hiding from the public.
• Option B: "Removed the authority of" is incorrect as the text implies interfering with the investigation's progress, not removing authority.
• Option C: "Slowed the progress of" aligns with the idea of Nixon interfering with the FBI's investigation into the break - in, as obstructing an investigation would involve slowing down its progress.

Answer:

C. Slowed the progress of