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Unit 2 – Branches of Government
Topic 2.3
What effect did Watergate Scandal have on congressional oversight during the mid-1970s?
It led to a decrease in Congress' power over executive branch .
It minimized any form of checks and balances system between branches of government .
It strengthened calls for increased oversight of executive branch activities by Congress.
It reduced Congress' focus on domestic policy issues due to impeachment proceedings .
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