The Obama Presidency

Question 1

In 2011, the United States used drone aircraft to target

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al-Qaeda members.

Question 2

In 2010, demonstrators used peaceful uprisings to overthrow the governments of

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Egypt and Tunisia.

Question 3

In 2012, the Supreme Court ruled that requiring people to buy health insurance is

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an acceptable use of the power to tax.

Question 4

Which statement best describes the election of 2008?

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Voter turnout was high because Americans knew important decisions had to be made.

Question 5

During the Obama administration, Hillary Clinton served as

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secretary of state.

Question 6

In 2010, Congress passed a major plan to reform

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health care.

Question 7

The Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) worked to

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save failing banks and the automotive industry.

Question 8

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act failed to

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halt rising unemployment.

Question 9

In 2008, the Republican presidential candidate was

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John McCain.

Question 10

Which two countries began nuclear testing, posing a challenge for President Obama?

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Iran and North Korea

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