Question

Which statement describes one of the political consequences of the Watergate scandal? a. It reversed the gains made by Nixon's Detente policy toward China.b. It resulted in a significant expansion of protections for criminal defendants' rights.c. It enabled Congress to take control of Vietnam War policy away from the president.d. It represented a major setback for the federal government due to public suspicion.

Answer 1

d. It represented a major setback for the federal government due to public suspicion.

Step-by-step explanation:

The Watergate scandal and its consequences were unprecedented in the history of the United States. President Richard Nixon had used the security apparatus of the state to spy on his Democratic political rivals, he lied in public and obstructed justice. Congress was going to impeach him, but he preferred to resign, becoming the first US president to do it before being impeached. The scandal damaged the reputation and the image of the Presidency and undermined the credibility of the whole American political system.