The Choice of Vice-Presidential Candidates (Edexcel A-Level History): Quizzes
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What strategy do presidential candidates use when selecting a vice-presidential running mate?
What strategy do presidential candidates use when selecting a vice-presidential running mate?
Balance the ticket geographically
How long had Joe Biden served as a US senator when Obama chose him as running mate in 2008?
How long had Joe Biden served as a US senator when Obama chose him as running mate in 2008?
35 years (since 1973)
Why did Obama choose Biden as his vice-presidential candidate?
Why did Obama choose Biden as his vice-presidential candidate?
Biden's foreign policy expertise
What was historically significant about Sarah Palin's vice-presidential candidacy?
What was historically significant about Sarah Palin's vice-presidential candidacy?
Second woman ever chosen for VP
What poll ratings emerged after McCain announced Palin as his running mate?
What poll ratings emerged after McCain announced Palin as his running mate?
McCain led Obama 48% to 45%
Which group did McCain hope Palin would particularly appeal to?
Which group did McCain hope Palin would particularly appeal to?
Women voters, especially Clinton supporters
What did 'the Palin effect' refer to in the 2008 campaign?
What did 'the Palin effect' refer to in the 2008 campaign?
Her negative impact on McCain's campaign
How did Palin explain her foreign policy experience regarding Russia in the Couric interview?
How did Palin explain her foreign policy experience regarding Russia in the Couric interview?
Russia was neighboring & leaders flew over
According to Sept 2008 Gallup Poll, what % of Republicans thought Palin coverage unfairly negative?
According to Sept 2008 Gallup Poll, what % of Republicans thought Palin coverage unfairly negative?
54%
How did the VP choices ultimately affect the 2008 election?
How did the VP choices ultimately affect the 2008 election?
Biden helped Obama; Palin hurt McCain