How was the presidential election in 2008 unique? (Select all that are true.)

A.

It was the first election in which a woman had a very good chance of winning a major party’s nomination.

B.

It was the only U.S. election in which the winner lost the popular vote but won the electoral vote.

C.

For the first time, both major parties nominated women for president.

D.

An African American was elected president for the first time

Question

How was the presidential election in 2008 unique? (Select all that are true.)
	
	
 
A.
	

It was the first election in which a woman had a very good chance of winning a major party’s nomination.
	
 
B.
	

It was the only U.S. election in which the winner lost the popular vote but won the electoral vote.
	
 
C.
	

For the first time, both major parties nominated women for president.
	
 
D.
	

An African American was elected president for the first time

anonymous · Answer

B and D

anonymous · Answer

A woman only ran for vice presidency so A and C are out the door