Which of President Carter’s policies best explains his defeat in the 1980 election?

Question

(1 point)
Responses

reforms to Social Security and the tax code

reforms to Social Security and the tax code

support for human rights

support for human rights

foreign policy in the Middle East
foreign policy in the Middle East

conservative responses to inflation

conservative responses to inflation

Answer 1

Foreign policy in the Middle East, specifically the Iran hostage crisis, is likely the policy that best explains President Carter's defeat in the 1980 election. The prolonged crisis and perceived lack of resolution led to a sense of national humiliation and weakened confidence in Carter's leadership abilities.