Which of the Following Statements Accurately Describes the 1980 Election

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements accurately describes the 1980 election?

• A)It was a landslide for Reagan.
• B)It was a landslide for Carter.
• C)It was a close race.
• D)It was so close it was thrown into the House of Representatives.
• E)It was the first time a third party candidate defeated one of the major parties.

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