What did Richard M Nixon's "Checkers Speech" demonstrate in American political culture?

A) importance of honesty in politics
B) the appeal of pets in politics
C) the role of television in politics
D) public concern over corruption

Checkers Speech

A televised address by Richard Nixon in 1952 where he refuted accusations of financial improprieties using a personal anecdote involving his dog, Checkers.

Television in Politics

The use of television as a medium for politicians to communicate with the public, influence opinion, and conduct political campaigns.

Political Culture

The set of attitudes, beliefs, and sentiments which give order and form to a political process and which provide the underlying assumptions and rules that govern behavior in the political system.