1. The following were major issues in the 2008 presidential election except

a. a scandal involving several U.S. senators and a major oil company.

b. the continuing war in Iraq.

c. an emerging economic crisis.

d. McCain's age and Obama's inexperience in foreign affairs.


2. As the war in Iraq continued, more and more people became opposed to the war. Which of the following is not a reason for this opposition?

a. No weapons of mass destruction were found in Iraq.

b. U.S. forces were having success in capturing al-Qaeda members.

c. Some believed Iraq was becoming another Vietnam.

d. Bush was accused of acting unilaterally.