In the 2006 midterm election, Republicans lost thirty seats in the House and six seats in the Senate. In this way the people indicated
a. a desire to modify or reverse President Bush’s policies.
b. a desire to move toward a three party system.
c. their boredom with politics.
d. their lack of understanding of the issues.
e. their support for the president’s policies.
ANS: A
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