Question

After his resignation, Nixon said to a TV audience during a speech, “I am not a crook.” What is the artist trying to say about Nixon and the missing portions of the recordings?

Cartoon of Richard Nixon suspended between a broken roll of audio tape with print on it that reads “I am” on one edge, “not” on a piece of tape over Nixon’s mouth, and “a crook” on the other edge of tape.
Public Domain

The artist is saying that Nixon held on to the recordings long after they were requested because he knew they were his only hope to be found innocent.
The artist is saying that because the recordings did match up if they were listened to carefully, the public should not be so negative toward the president.
The artist is saying that because portions of the recordings were missing, the president clearly knew about the burglary and tried to cover up the evidence.
The artist is saying that Nixon was trying to find the missing parts of the recordings and it was only by accident that any recordings were erased.
Question 8(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
How does this e-mail show how an individual can influence government?

“Dear Cynthia Citizen,

Thank you for your letter about your flooded neighborhood. I had no idea your street flooded with every rainstorm! Certainly I can see why that is a problem for you and your neighbors. I have the issue set for discussion at the next county meeting on Tuesday the 24th. If possible, I know it would help the other council members understand the problem if you and/or your neighbors could come speak about it. Bring pictures if you have any.

Sincerely,

Chris Carrod
County Council Member”

Council Member Carrod explains that the citizen must have help from her neighbors if she expects it back.
Ms. Citizen expects that her council member will pay himself for repairs to the streets in her neighborhood.
Council Member Carrod does not think the council will want to do anything about the flooded neighborhood.
Ms. Citizen sent her elected official a letter about her flooding problem, and now the council will discuss it.
Question 9(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
Which of the following activities would have the most direct influence on lawmaking?

Joining a special interest group
Meeting with an elected official
Talking about new laws at work
Watching a debate on television
Question 10(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points)
Which of the following is a form of indirect lobbying?

Answer 1

Question 8 - Ms. Citizen sent her elected official a letter about her flooding problem, and now the council will discuss it.

Question 9 - Meeting with an elected official

Question 10 - You forgot to put the options in.