How did President Nixon respond to the impeachment charges? A) He denied all charges. B) He resigned from the presidency rather
than face forced removal from office. C) He pleaded guilty to the charges and continued to hold his office. D) He ignored the charges until he was found guilty and removed from office.
B) He resigned from the presidency rather than face forced removal from office.
Explanation:
In March 1974, the federal grand jury considered the co-chairman, without formal charges, in a conspiracy to obstruct the action of justice in the investigation of the Watergate scandal. On the afternoon of August 8, Nixon announced his resignation. On August 9, Gerald Ford was sworn in.
