When Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein wrote the stories that broke the Watergate scandal, the reporters were acting as ___________.

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Watchdogs are a term used to describe journalists who actively investigate and challenge the actions of those in power or with authority while simultaneously holding them accountable. Woodward and Bernstein's reporting on Watergate exemplifies this role as they uncovered corruption and wrongdoing in the Nixon administration, ultimately leading to his resignation.

When Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein Wrote the Stories That