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QuizMultiple Choice

The Obama Presidency

Question 5 • 11011de2 CONNECTED Fall 2026 NM-US History and Geography S2

Which statement best describes the election of 2008?

Answer
A
Voter turnout was low because neither candidate excited the public.
B
Voter turnout was low because the country was prosperous and secure.
C
Voter turnout was high because Americans wanted to show approval for the government.
D
Voter turnout was high because Americans knew important decisions had to be made.

Explanation

Turnout was high in the 2008 election, and many voters felt the choice mattered because the country faced major decisions, including the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and a serious financial crisis. This makes “voter turnout was high because Americans knew important decisions had to be made” the best description. The election was not a show of approval for the sitting government, as choice C suggests.

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