What was significant about the 2010 midterm elections?
a. The Republicans gained control of the House and picked up seats in the Senate as well.
b. The Democrats gained a majority in both houses.
c. The Republicans lost seats in the House, but gained seats in the Senate.
d. The Democrats lost control of the Senate but gained control of the House.
e. Both houses lost a significant number of seats to Independents for the first time.
ANS: A
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