Praxis II Social Sciences Content Knowledge Exam Prep

Answer: D - When moderator Bernard Shaw opened a 1988 presidential debate with the question, “Governor, if Kitty Dukakis were raped and murdered, would you favor an irrevocable death penalty for the killer,” Michael Dukakis' response was so calm and rational, it left many voters feeling that the candidate was cold and passionless. His poll numbers dropped seven points the night of the debate alone, and Dukakis himself later attributed his loss, in part, to his response to that question.