2.Which of President Carter's policies best explain his defeat in the 1980 election
A. Reforms to Socail Security and the tax code
B. Support for human rights
C. Foreign policy in the Middle East
D. Conservative responses to inflation
D. Conservative responses to inflation
President Carter's inability to effectively address high inflation rates and economic stagnation, along with his handling of the Iran hostage crisis, were key factors in his defeat in the 1980 election. Ronald Reagan was able to capitalize on these issues and present himself as a strong and decisive leader, ultimately winning the election.