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question 179

Multiple Choice

At the time of Barack Obama s presidency, there have been 44 presidents of the United States. In order to help you answer the question below, draw a Venn diagram showing the following facts about where each served before assuming the presidency. $14$ were vice-president. $6$ were VP and served in the Senate. $16$ served in the Senate. $2$ were VP and held a cabinet post. $8$ held a cabinet post. $4$ served in the Senate and held a cabinet post. $1$ was VP, in the Senate, and held a cabinet post. How many presidents served as VP and held a cabinet post but did not serve in the Senate?

• A) 37 presidents
• B) 6 presidents
• C) 1 president
• D) 3 presidents
• E) 4 presidents

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Definitions:

Nelson Rockefeller

An American businessman and politician who served as the 41st Vice President of the United States from 1974 to 1977 under President Gerald Ford and was the 49th Governor of New York.

Richard M. Nixon

37th President of the United States, known for his involvement in the Watergate scandal and eventual resignation.

Panama Canal

A significant engineering project completed in 1914, connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans and significantly impacting global trade routes.

Spiro Agnew

The 39th Vice President of the United States, serving under President Richard Nixon, and known for his resignation due to accusations of bribery and tax fraud.