FBI and CIA agents broke into the offices of the Democratic Party and George McGovern months before the election.
So, the answer would be to obtain information about Nixon’s opponents.
By performing the rituals that honor the family's ancestors
Yes, I believe that's true. They spread their believes and traditions with them.
In the United States, both the President and the State Department are responsible for foreign policy, although most of these powers are delegated to the Secretary of States.