Question

before running for president, reagan was a

governor
vice president
state representative
senator

Explanation:

Identify Reagan's political career prior to his presidency

Ronald Reagan served as the 33rd Governor of California from 1967 to 1975 before running for President of the United States.

Evaluate the given options

• governor: Correct, he was the Governor of California.
• vice president: Incorrect, he never served as Vice President.
• state representative: Incorrect, he did not serve in a state legislature.
• senator: Incorrect, he was never a U.S. Senator.

Answer:

• governor (Correct answer)
• vice president
• state representative
• senator