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What was the Watergate Scandal?
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The Watergate Scandal was a major political scandal in the United States involving the Nixon administration's attempt to cover up its involvement in the June 1972 break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters in the Watergate office complex.
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When did the Watergate break-in occur?
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The Watergate break-in occurred on June 17, 1972.
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Who were the journalists responsible for investigating the Watergate Scandal?
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The journalists Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein of The Washington Post were responsible for investigating the Watergate Scandal.
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What was the role of "Deep Throat" in the Watergate Scandal?
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"Deep Throat" was the anonymous informant who provided key information to Woodward and Bernstein, helping to uncover the extent of the scandal. He was later revealed to be Mark Felt, an FBI official.
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What is the significance of the Watergate tapes?
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The Watergate tapes were audio recordings of conversations between President Nixon and his aides, which revealed that Nixon had attempted to cover up the scandal.
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Which U.S. President resigned as a result of the Watergate Scandal?
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Richard Nixon resigned as a result of the Watergate Scandal.
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What was the outcome of the Watergate Scandal for Richard Nixon?
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Richard Nixon resigned from the presidency on August 8, 1974, to avoid potential impeachment.
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How did the Watergate Scandal affect public trust in the U.S. government?
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The Watergate Scandal led to a significant decline in public trust in the U.S. government, as it exposed severe abuses of power by the Nixon administration.
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Who became President of the United States after Nixon's resignation?
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Gerald Ford became President after Nixon's resignation.
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What legislative act was passed in response to the Watergate Scandal?
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In response to the Watergate scandal, the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 was passed.
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What role did the Senate Watergate Committee play in the scandal?
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The Senate Watergate Committee was responsible for investigating the scandal and conducting televised hearings that brought the events to public attention.
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What was the "Saturday Night Massacre"?
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The "Saturday Night Massacre" refers to President Nixon's orders to fire special prosecutor Archibald Cox, which led to the resignations of multiple Justice Department officials on October 20, 1973.
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Who was the special prosecutor appointed for the Watergate investigation?
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Archibald Cox was the special prosecutor appointed for the Watergate investigation.
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What constitutional power did President Ford exercise after Nixon's resignation?
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President Ford exercised his power to pardon Richard Nixon for any crimes he might have committed during his presidency.
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What impact did the Watergate Scandal have on future U.S. presidential elections?
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The Watergate Scandal led to increased media scrutiny of candidates and greater demands for transparency and ethics in government in future U.S. presidential elections.
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