Answer to Question #255498 in History for Lara Ahmad

Question

3. Some believe that Nixon was concerned with his own political future first and the country second. Do you agree? Do you think his own interests had anything to do with his decisions for the country?

4. It is ever O.K. for a politician to use "dirty tricks" to win an election or hurt people who work against him? Why or why not?

5. How might a president's actions after he was president shape his or her legacy? Do Nixon's efforts as statesman — giving advice to new presidents and being involved in world affairs — make up for things he did while in office?

Answer 1

Question 3

No, Nixon’s interest was the nation; he significantly achieved diplomatic stability and liberal democracy for the people making him a leader of the country; therefore, his own interest had nothing to do with his decisions; instead, he was focused on the nation’s democratic and diplomatic development.

Question 4

It is not okay because elections should be based on ideological and political substance. Candidates should focus on selling their ideologies and manifestos, and political profiles rather than using dirty tricks.

Question 5

The president has a significant position in the government and can use their powers to influence economic development, diplomatic achievements, and policy development to build and shape their political profile and legacy. Nixon’s diplomatic developments make up his legacy as president while in office.