2008 Presidential Election Quiz

What made the 2008 presidential election a watershed year?

• It was the first election with electronic voting.

• It was the first election with a third-party winner.

• It was the first time an African-American won the presidency.

• It was the first election with two female candidates.

Who was the surprise winner in the Iowa caucus during the GOP primary?

• Rudy Giuliani

• Mitt Romney

• Mike Huckabee

• John McCain

Which candidate's organizational and social media skills helped them win the Iowa caucus in the Democratic primary?

• Hillary Clinton

• Barack Obama

• Joe Biden

• John Edwards

What was a significant factor in Barack Obama's success in the Democratic primary?

• His endorsement by George W. Bush

• His support for the Iraq War

• His grassroots and social media campaign

• His experience in foreign policy

What was the main theme of the 2008 general election?

• Economy versus healthcare

• Immigration versus education

• Foreign policy versus domestic policy

• Change versus experience

Which economic event significantly impacted the 2008 election?

• The oil price surge

• The housing market boom

• The 2008 financial crisis

• The dot-com bubble burst

Who did Barack Obama choose as his vice-presidential running mate?

• Hillary Clinton

• John Edwards

• Joe Biden

• Sarah Palin

What strategy did Barack Obama use to enhance voter turnout?

• Focusing only on swing states

• Running a 50-state strategy

• Targeting only urban areas

• Ignoring social media

Which state did Barack Obama win that no Republican has ever won the White House without?

• California

• Texas

• Ohio

• Florida

What was a key factor in Barack Obama's victory in the 2008 election?

• His support for the Iraq War

• His endorsement by John McCain

• His extensive political experience

• His opposition to the Iraq War