Question

before running for president in 1932, franklin d. roosevelt
had no previous experience in government.
had been vice president under herbert hoover.
had been governor of the state of new york.
had helped hoover balance the federal budget.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: FDR had government experience (e.g., as NY governor), so this is wrong.
• Option 2: The vice - president under Hoover was Charles Curtis, not FDR, so this is wrong.
• Option 3: Franklin D. Roosevelt was the governor of New York before running for president in 1932, so this is correct.
• Option 4: FDR and Hoover had different policies, and FDR didn't help Hoover balance the budget, so this is wrong.

Answer:

C. had been governor of the state of New York.