Which of the following was true of Richard Nixon’s presidency?
A) He rejected the use of covert actions to achieve foreign policy objectives.
B) He blocked all efforts to pass environmental legislation.
C) He used federal agencies to harass his political enemies.
D) He governed as a hard-core social conservative.
Answer: C
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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