Question

The Watergate scandal had a tremendous impact on the nation, including increased skepticism about government. What was one unique consequence of the scandal?
A) The presidency was assumed by an appointed president.

B) A president was tried on criminal charges for the first time.

C) The president no longer had the power to offer pardons to criminals.

D) The electoral college elected a new president without interruption.

Answer 1

A) The presidency was assumed by an appointed president.

Following the Richard Nixon's resignation (The president involved in the Watergate Scandal) in August 1974, Gerald Ford, who was serving as the 40th Vice President at the time, became the first President of the United States without being elected by the United States Electoral College. He entered the White House as the 38th President and ruled from 1974 through 1977.