Michelle described feeling “a sense of relief” the night her husband was elected president. Why?
A. The campaign was challenging and there was concern that voters would not elect him.
B. She knew the change his presidency would bring to the nation and to the world.
C. She had always distrusted politics and knew she could relax for the next four years.
D. The campaign had been disruptive to her family and she was ready for normalcy.
The correct answer is D. The campaign had been disruptive to her family and she was ready for normalcy.
Explanation: Michelle likely felt a sense of relief because the intense and often stressful nature of a presidential campaign can create significant disruptions in family life. With her husband now elected, she could anticipate a return to a more stable and typical family routine, which would bring her peace after a long and challenging period.