Which Is True of the Election of 2008

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which is true of the election of 2008?

• A) The collapse of the economy in 2007 was a major factor in the election outcome.
• B) President Obama won with one of the narrowest margins in recent history.
• C) The Republicans gained seats in the U.S. House and Senate.
• D) The Democrats obtained 51 seats in the U.S. Senate.
• E) President Obama was able to capitalize on President Bush's high approval ratings before the election.

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Definitions:

Neurotransmitters

Chemical substances that transmit signals across a synapse from one neuron to another in the brain and nervous system.

Dopamine

A neurotransmitter involved in the regulation of mood, pleasure, movement, and the reward system in the brain.

Serotonin

A neurotransmitter that plays an important role in mood regulation, as well as sleep, appetite, and digestion.

Depression

A psychiatric condition defined by a sustained low mood or apathy towards activities, significantly hindering daily operations.