Chapter 301. Reflections on Nixon, Conservatism, and Constitutional Crisis, Chapter 30

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Correct. The answer is c. The author’s main point in this section is that Richard Nixon’s presidency reflected the waning influence of 1960s liberalism, the growing power of the new conservative movement, and his misuse of executive power, which proved to be his undoing.

Incorrect. The answer is c. The author’s main point in this section is that Richard Nixon’s presidency reflected the waning influence of 1960s liberalism, the growing power of the new conservative movement, and his misuse of executive power, which proved to be his undoing.

Correct. The answer is a. To support her argument that Richard Nixon’s presidency reflected the growing influence of the new conservative movement, the author describes his veto of federal childcare legislation on the basis that it had “family weakening implications.”

Incorrect. The answer is a. To support her argument that Richard Nixon’s presidency reflected the growing influence of the new conservative movement, the author describes his veto of federal childcare legislation on the basis that it had “family weakening implications.”

Correct. The answer is b. To substantiate her claim that Richard Nixon’s abuses of presidential power led to his political ruin, the author describes the revelations of his manipulation of the CIA and FBI to protect the White House and his harassment of his enemies through tax audits and other means.

Incorrect. The answer is b. To substantiate her claim that Richard Nixon’s abuses of presidential power led to his political ruin, the author describes the revelations of his manipulation of the CIA and FBI to protect the White House and his harassment of his enemies through tax audits and other means.

Correct. The answer is a. The author argues that the conservative movement found a strong foothold in the West in part because of its long-standing tradition of Protestant morality and individualism.

Incorrect. The answer is a. The author argues that the conservative movement found a strong foothold in the West in part because of its long-standing tradition of Protestant morality and individualism.

Correct. The answer is d. The author argues that Nixon’s 1972 landslide victory stemmed from his successful attraction of traditionally Democratic voters including southerners, Catholics, urbanites, and blue-collar workers.

Incorrect. The answer is d. The author argues that Nixon’s 1972 landslide victory stemmed from his successful attraction of traditionally Democratic voters including southerners, Catholics, urbanites, and blue-collar workers.

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