1.) Which of the following describes an effect of the watergate scandal?
a.) Amendments to the federal election campaign Act limited the amount of money in an individual could legally give to a presidential campaign
b.) The Freedom of Information Act amendments failed to penalize President Nixon for withholding documents illegally*******
c.) The Sunshine Act required government agency meetings to be kept private from the public.
d.) The Ethics in Government Act endorsed Government Officials' ability to lobby
To determine the correct answer, let's briefly explain each option:
a.) Amendments to the Federal Election Campaign Act limited the amount of money an individual could legally give to a presidential campaign: This refers to campaign finance reforms that were implemented as a response to the Watergate scandal. However, these amendments were not a direct effect of the scandal.
b.) The Freedom of Information Act amendments failed to penalize President Nixon for withholding documents illegally: The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) grants public access to government documents. While the Watergate scandal did involve President Nixon improperly withholding documents, it did not specifically lead to amendments to the FOIA.
c.) The Sunshine Act required government agency meetings to be kept private from the public: This statement is incorrect. The Sunshine Act promotes transparency by requiring certain government meetings to be open to the public.
d.) The Ethics in Government Act endorsed government officials' ability to lobby: This statement is incorrect. The Ethics in Government Act, enacted after Watergate, aimed to address conflicts of interest and establish rules for government officials. It did not endorse their ability to lobby.
Therefore, the correct answer is: a.) Amendments to the Federal Election Campaign Act limited the amount of money an individual could legally give to a presidential campaign.
The correct answer is:
b.) The Freedom of Information Act amendments failed to penalize President Nixon for withholding documents illegally