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:

Franklin D. Roosevelt held elected office as Governor of New York from 1929 to 1932, before his 1932 presidential run. He had prior government experience (eliminating the first option), was never vice president under Hoover (eliminating the second), and did not assist Hoover with the federal budget (eliminating the fourth).

Answer:

had been governor of the state of New York.