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Unit 2 – Branches of Government
Topic 2.14
What impact did Watergate scandal have on public perceptions around bureaucratic accountability?
The scandal only impacted foreign policy related perceptions rather than those related to domestic issues like bureaucratic accountability.
Public trust in governmental institutions greatly decreased, prompting calls for increased transparency and accountability measures.
There was no change noticed in public perceptions about bureaucratic accountability post-Watergate scandal as it primarily affected executive branch only.
Public trust in governmental institutions was strengthened due to effective handling of crisis after Watergate scandal.
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AP US Government - 2.14 Holding the Bureaucracy Accountable
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