Question

Which of the following is the best summary of Gerald Ford’s presidency?
Ford assumed office after Nixon’s impeachment, continued many of Nixon’s policies, and did not win reelection in 1976.
Ford assumed office after a special election, discontinued most of Nixon’s policies, and won reelection in 1976.
Ford assumed office after a special election, continued many of Nixon’s policies, and did not win reelection in 1976.
Ford assumed office after Nixon’s resignation, continued many of Nixon’s policies, and did not win reelection in 1976.

Answer 1

"Ford assumed office after Nixon’s resignation, continued many of Nixon’s policies, and did not win reelection in 1976."

Explanation: Ford became president when Nixon resigned (Aug 1974), he kept much of Nixon’s foreign and domestic policy approach (and pardoned Nixon), and he lost the 1976 election to Jimmy Carter.