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What significant political decision did Joe Biden make that had not been made by a sitting U.S. President since 1968?

Correct answer: B. Choosing not to run for reelection

  • A. Resigning from office
  • B. Choosing not to run for reelection
  • C. Declaring a state of emergency
  • D. Vetoing a major bill

Explanation

Biden’s decision not to seek another term recalled Lyndon B. Johnson’s 1968 decision, making it the first such action by a sitting U.S. president since then. He did not resign from office; he remained president until January 2025.

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