What effect did the Vietnam War and the Watergate scandal have on the presidencies of Ford and Carter?

a. They aggressively pursued their agendas.
b. They built upon the notion of an imperial presidency.
c. They embraced a more low-key governing style.
d. They took a broader interpretation of their constitutional powers.
e. They were encouraged to take a dominate role in legislative matters.


ANS: C

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