Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
### Context:
CREATE TABLE table_1602620_1 (type VARCHAR, term_began VARCHAR)
### Question:
What type had a beginning term of December 8, 1980
### Answer:
SELECT type FROM table_1602620_1 WHERE term_began = "December 8, 1980"