Question

Which of the following is the best summary of Gerald Ford’s presidency? Ford assumed office after Nixon’s impeachment, continued many of Nixon’s policies, and did not win reelection in 1976. Ford assumed office after a special election, discontinued most of Nixon’s policies, and won reelection in 1976. Ford assumed office after a special election, continued many of Nixon’s policies, and did not win reelection in 1976. Ford assumed office after Nixon’s resignation, continued many of Nixon’s policies, and did not win reelection in 1976.

Answer 1

The answer would be the last option.  Nixon was detached from office by his own resignation. It is extensively supposed that had Nixon not resigned, his accusation by the House and elimination from office by a hearing before the United States Senate would have happened. Ford persisted the détante policy that Nixon has tracked. However, he did not win the 1976 election.

Answer 2

Answer:

D. Ford assumed office after Nixon’s resignation, continued many of Nixon’s policies, and did not win reelection in 1976.

Explanation:

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