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What act caused President Ford’s popularity to plummet?
  1. His decision to raise taxes
  2. His decision to run for election to office
  3. His decision to pardon President Nixon
  4. His popularity didn’t plummet; it was low throughout his tenure.
Explanation
Answer: C - President Ford’s decision to pardon President Nixon caused his popularity to plummet. He believed that the pardon would allow America to move past Nixon’s crimes instead of being dragged through a lengthy, public trial.
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