Question

Study the political cartoon.

Which statement best describes the cartoonist’s opinion of the Watergate crisis?
A. The Watergate scandal will overwhelm the Nixon presidency.
B. Nixon should run for a second term as president.
C. There are no hard facts to support accusations of corruption in the Nixon White House.
D. Executive privilege will keep the crisis from ending Nixon’s presidency.

Answer 1

A. The Watergate scandal will overwhelm the Nixon presidency.

This is the best answer choice from the options above, because the illustration represents a Tsunami of water flushing through the White House and President Nixons residence where he does his duties. The Tsunami of water represents a struggle and problems which may ensue.

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