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
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 =
essential question: q: what government reforms were put into place after watergate? a:
summer 1973,
many commentators speculated
nixon refused
executive privilege =
july 24, 1974,
keywords: twenty - fifth amendment
keywords: executive privilege
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Explanation:

The Watergate scandal led to various government - related changes. The scandal created a political crisis. The limits of executive privilege were tested, especially when Nixon refused to comply with certain demands. The Twenty - fifth Amendment was relevant in the context of presidential succession and related matters. After Watergate, there were government reforms to address issues like transparency and checks on executive power. However, the textbook pages 550 - 551 are needed to fill in specific details.

Answer:

Essential Question Answer: (To be filled from textbook pages 550 - 551)
The Watergate Break - in Goes Public: The Watergate Scandal created a crisis in the political system.
The Limits of Executive Privilege: Fall 1973, events related to testing executive privilege began to unfold. According to the Twenty - fifth Amendment, it deals with presidential succession and related provisions. Twenty - fifth Amendment = (Details from textbook). Summer 1973, many commentators speculated on the implications of the scandal. Nixon refused to turn over certain tapes/documents related to executive privilege. Executive Privilege = (Definition/details from textbook). July 24, 1974, (Relevant event from textbook).