USA HISTORY

THE 1970S 1969 1979

JIMMY CARTER AS PRESIDENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Jimmy Carter was elected the ____ of Georgia.
A
Governor
B
Principal
C
President
D
Lawyer
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A Democrat from Georgia, Carter took office after defeating incumbent Republican President Gerald Ford in the 1976 election. His presidency ended following his defeat in the 1980 election by Republican Ronald Reagan.

Detailed explanation-2: -Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator Herman Talmadge was re-elected to a second consecutive term in office, winning large victories in the primary and general elections. At this time, Georgia was a one-party state.

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