Gerald Ford's pardon prevented Nixon from
A) being impeached by Congress.
B) tendering his resignation.
C) releasing his secret tapes.
D) facing criminal prosecution.

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Gerald Ford's pardon of Richard Nixon was specifically designed to prevent Nixon from facing criminal prosecution for any crimes he might have committed while in office. Nixon had already resigned from the presidency by the time he was pardoned, making options A, B, and C incorrect in this context.

Gerald Ford's Pardon Prevented Nixon from