PART A: Which TWO of the following best identify the central ideas of this speech? (2 points)

Question

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Getting caught up in scandals prevents actual political progress from occurring.
Getting caught up in scandals prevents actual political progress from occurring.

While Nixon is resigning amid scandal, he does not have any regrets because he only acted in America's best interest.
While Nixon is resigning amid scandal, he does not have any regrets because he only acted in America's best interest.

While Nixon's administration achieved major peace milestones, in order to protect those milestones the Ford Administration must continue to address important issues.
While Nixon's administration achieved major peace milestones, in order to protect those milestones the Ford Administration must continue to address important issues.

Nixon is resigning in order to avoid impeachment, which would tarnish his image.
Nixon is resigning in order to avoid impeachment, which would

Answer 1

The two responses that best identify the central ideas of the speech are:

1. Getting caught up in scandals prevents actual political progress from occurring.
2. While Nixon's administration achieved major peace milestones, in order to protect those milestones the Ford Administration must continue to address important issues.

These responses highlight the themes of political progress and the legacy of Nixon's administration amidst the challenges of scandal.