Question

The key excerpt below and the use of the word “vindication” leading up to the declaration that Nixon will resign indicate which of the following? “To continue to fight through the months ahead for my personal vindication would almost totally absorb the time and attention of both the President and the Congress…” A. President Nixon maintains that he is not to blame for the Watergate Scandal. B. President Nixon believes that he has not been able to put the nation first. C. President Nixon accepts that he is not a worthy president. D. President Nixon believes it will take too much energy and time to pass his personal agenda for the country.

Answer 1

The answer is:

D. President Nixon believes it will take too much energy and time to pass his personal agenda for the country.

Vindication means exoneration or defense. In 1974, after the Watergate scandal, Richard Nixon decided to resign the American presidency. Several charges had been made against him and impeachment was imminent. As a consequence, he considered his defense would be unfavorable for the country.