In the 2008 congressional elections, Democrats gained seats in both the House and the Senate. Many of these victories were said to be a result of the popularity of Barack Obama. Which of the following helps explain this phenomenon?

Compare the election cycles of federal and state judges

A) He exclusively nominated members of his own party, tipping the balance in his favor. B) He nominated candidates from both parties, seeking a balanced court. C) He nominated two Republicans and one independent, the first to be nominated to the Supreme Court. D) He nominated ethnic minorities, including one African American and the first Jewish justice.

Curran’s quotation, “Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty,” supports the notion of which of the following?

a. Having a strong military  b. Electing the right people to office  c. ?Citizens standing up for their rights  d. ?A nation placing its faith in God