Question

Polk was the first “dark horse” candidate to become President, meaning he was a “___” candidate.
Responses
A DemocratDemocrat
B WhigWhig
C southernsouthern
D surprise

Answer 1

The correct response is D: surprise. The term "dark horse" candidate refers to someone who is not well-known or considered a strong contender at the outset of a campaign but unexpectedly wins.