Which statement describes one of the political consequences of the Watergate scandal? It reversed the gains made by Nixon's Detente policy toward China. It resulted in a significant expansion of protections for criminal defendants' rights. It enabled Congress to take control of Vietnam War policy away from the president. It represented a major setback for conservatives who were... show more It reversed the gains made by Nixon's Detente policy toward China. It resulted in a significant expansion of protections for criminal defendants' rights. It enabled Congress to take control of Vietnam War policy away from the president.