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Unit 4 – American Political Ideologies and Beliefs
Topic 4.5
How might a decrease in public trust in government, due to the Watergate scandal, have altered if President Nixon had openly admitted his role and resigned immediately?
This would not change the public opinion; the damage was already done.
Nixon's resignation would lead to more mistrust as people would fear possible corruption from future presidents.
Public trust would further decline because of the president's lack of integrity.
Public trust may have been slightly restored due to an immediate admission of guilt.
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AP US Government - 4.5 Measuring Public Opinion
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