Popular president?

Study the graph of U.S. President George W. Bush's approval rating in Gallup polls over the years. Then answer the questions.

1. In which year did the highest percentage of people approve of Bush's leadership?

A. 2002 B. 2004 C. 2006

2. What was Bush's fewest approval rating?

A. 62% B. 42% C. 32%

3. In how many years was Bush's approval rating greater than 40 percent?

A. four B. six C. eight

4. What was Bush's highest approval rating?

A. 62% B. 73% C. 84%

5. Which statement accurately describes the change in Bush's approval rating?

A. It increased over his time in office

B. It was highest early in his presidency.

C. It bounced up and down each year.

FALLING APPROVAL

President Bush's approval
rating has dropped to its
lowest point since he was
sworn into office Jan. 20, 2001.

100 percent Poll ratings at about time of the State of the Union,
January

Economic speech to Congress, Feb.

2001
2002      84%
2004
2006
2008      32%

SOURCE: Gallup

Note: Table made from bar graph.

ANSWER KEY

1. A, 2. C, 3. B, 4. C, 5. B

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