Question

before running for president in 1932, franklin d. roosevelt

had no previous experience in government.
had been vice president under herbert hoover.
had been governor of the state of new york.
had helped hoover balance the federal budget.

Explanation:

Analyze FDR's political career prior to 1932

Franklin D. Roosevelt had extensive government experience before running for president in 1932. He served as Assistant Secretary of the Navy under Woodrow Wilson and was the Democratic nominee for Vice President in 1920. Most notably, he served as the Governor of New York from 1929 to 1932, where he instituted progressive relief programs to combat the Great Depression.

Evaluate the given options

• had no previous experience in government: Incorrect, as he had served in multiple state and federal roles.
• had been vice president under Herbert Hoover: Incorrect, Charles Curtis was Hoover's vice president; FDR was a Democrat, while Hoover was a Republican.
• had been governor of the state of New York: Correct, FDR served as Governor of New York immediately preceding his presidency.
• had helped Hoover balance the federal budget: Incorrect, FDR was a political opponent of Hoover and criticized his economic policies during the 1932 campaign.

Answer:

• (A) had no previous experience in government.
• (B) had been vice president under Herbert Hoover.
• (C) had been governor of the state of New York. (Correct answer)
• (D) had helped Hoover balance the federal budget.