Question

Which best explains how the theme in the informational text on Watergate differs from its purpose?

A. The theme is that presidents are not above the law, while the purpose is that Nixon got what he deserved.

B. The theme is to inform the reader, while the purpose is a general topic.

C. The theme is that presidents are not above the law, while the purpose is to inform the reader.

D. The theme is to inform the reader, while the purpose is to entertain.

Answer 1

The answer is the theme is that presidents are not above the law, while the purpose is that Nixon got what he deserved

Answer 2

The correct answer is C. The theme is that presidents are not above the law, while the purpose is to inform the reader. The Watergate scandal was a major political scandal that occurred in the United States during the early 1970s. The scandal led to the discovery of multiple cases of abuse of power by members of the Nixon administration, the commencement of an impeachment process against the president, and Nixon's resignation.