Question

What was Nixon's role in the Watergate scandal?

A. Nixon attempted to obstruct the investigation of the break-in.
B. Nixon lied under oath when questioned about the break-in.
C. Nixon broke into the Democratic headquarters at the Watergate building.
D. Nixon ordered the break-in.

Answer 1

Watergate was a major political scandal that occurred in the United States in the 1970s, following a break-in at the Democratic National Committee (DNC) headquarters at the Watergate office complex in Washington, D.C. in 1972 and President Richard Nixon's administration's attempted cover-up of its involvement.