President Richard Nixon Research Article from Complete American Presidents Sourcebook

This Study Guide consists of approximately 36 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of President Richard Nixon.

President Richard Nixon Research Article from Complete American Presidents Sourcebook

This Study Guide consists of approximately 36 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of President Richard Nixon.
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Communism: A system where the government controls the distribution of goods and services and limits individual freedom.

Détente: A relaxing of tensions between rival nations, marked by increased diplomatic, commercial, and cultural contact.

Devalued: An economic situation in which the value of one country's currency (the dollar, for example) is lowered against another international currency.

Electoral College: A body officially responsible for electing the president of the United States. In presidential elections, the candidate who receives the most popular votes in a particular state wins all of that state's electoral votes. Votes are distributed among states in ratios based on population. A candidate must win a majority of electoral votes (over fifty percent) in order to win the presidency.

Impeachment: A legislative proceeding charging a public official with misconduct. Impeachment consists of the formal accusation of such an official and the trial...

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