Chapter 53 The Rise and Fall of Richard Nixon (questions)

Richard Nixon ran for president under what political party?

Republican

What event allowed Nixon to win his party's nomination for the presidential election?

The decision of Lyndon Johnson to not seek reelection

What political position did Nixon take after winning the presidency?

Moderate

What was the primary goal of the New Federalism Plan?

Reduce the size of the federal government

How did the New Federalism Plan implement revenue sharing in the government?

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Which of the following was not a proposed government plan by Nixon?

Social Security

Which of the following actions did Nixon take regarding civil rights policy?

He sought to appoint several segregationist Supreme Court justices.

An economy experiences stagflation when prices are ____ and unemployment is _____.

increasing; increasing

Why did several oil-exporting nations refuse to sell oil to the United States in 1973?

They disliked U.S. support for Israel in Middle Eastern conflicts.

Which of the following best describes the Nixon Doctrine on foreign affairs?

Continue to protect allies, but let other nations take more responsibility for defense.

What policy did Nixon seek with the Soviet Union and China?

détente

What was America's diplomatic relationship with China prior to the Nixon administration?

It did not engage in diplomatic relations with China.

How did Nixon change the United States' relationship with China?

He made the first official state visit to China.

What trade deal did Nixon and Brezhnev negotiate during the state visit to Moscow?

agreement to trade U.S. surplus crops to the Soviet government

What weapons technology was regulated by the Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty?

missiles

The Watergate scandal was uncovered due to what particular event?

a failed break-in attempt at the Democratic National Committee

What major abuse of presidential power was uncovered by the Watergate scandal?

illegal wiretapping

What piece of evidence proved Nixon's guilt in the scandal?

an audio recording

How did Nixon respond to his impeachment by the House Judiciary Committee?

He resigned from presidential office

What was an effect of Watergate?

Some Americans lost confidence in the presidency.