Question

The Nuremberg trials after World War II were largely a symbolic exercise because
a small number of Nazis were charged.
a small number of perpetrators, such as Himmler, were charged.
a small number of Nazis did not defend themselves.
a small number of perpetrators were charged with one crime.

Answer 1

a) a small number of Nazis were charged.

Only a limited group of top leaders (the major war criminals) were tried at Nuremberg, so the proceedings served largely to establish legal precedents and condemn the regime rather than to punish all who bore responsibility.