Question

activity 8: strategic note taking watergate brings changes directions: use pages 550 - 551 in your textbook to take strategic notes. feel free to use the information in the last lesson to help you. use the format below as a guide. essential question: what government reforms were put into place after watergate? section objectives watergate and its consequences key words: twenty - fifth amendment essential question: q: what government reforms were put into place after watergate? a: key words: executive privilege the watergate break - in goes public the watergate scandal created a crisis the limits of executive privilege fall 1973, according to the twenty - fifth amendment, twenty - fifth amendment = summer 1973, many commentators speculated nixon refused executive privilege = july 24, 1974, us history b - hs3044 - unit 9 © education management systems iii, inc. instructor manual 6/2018 29

Explanation:

This note - taking activity focuses on historical events related to the Watergate scandal and its consequences on government reforms, as well as the concepts of the Twenty - fifth Amendment and Executive Privilege in a US history context.

Answer:

To complete this, one would need to refer to pages 550 - 551 of the textbook. The Watergate scandal created a crisis of confidence in the government. In fall 1973, the investigation into the scandal was ongoing. The Twenty - fifth Amendment deals with presidential succession and disability. In summer 1973, there were various developments in the scandal. Many commentators speculated on the implications of the scandal. Nixon refused to turn over certain tapes under claims of Executive Privilege, which is the right of the president to keep certain communications confidential. On July 24, 1974, the Supreme Court ruled against Nixon regarding the tapes. Government reforms after Watergate included campaign finance reforms, increased congressional oversight, etc. However, specific textbook - based answers would require consulting the indicated pages.