... the way he manipulated the FBI and CIA. A large number of the American Government were also shown to be corrupt when 31 of Nixon's advisors were sacked. The Watergate Scandal didn't just have negative effects; there were some positive ones too. Firstly Congress realised that the President had too much power and tried to limit it by passing the following acts: * The War Powers Act, 1973, required the President to consult Congress before sending American troops into prolonged action. * The Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act, 1974. This was meant that the President could not use government money for his own purposes. * The Election Campaign Act of 1972 was strengthened in 1974, setting limits on campaign contributions to prevent corruption. * The Freedom of Information Act was extended by passing the Private Act, which allowed citizens to have access to any files that the government may have gathered on them. All ...

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