The Obama Presidency Answers

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The outcome of the presidential election in 2008 was historic because the United States elected

A
a former first lady.
B
an African American.
C
a former congressperson.
D
an Asian American.
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In 2011, the United States used drone aircraft to target

A
Iran’s nuclear reactors.
B
North Korea’s nuclear reactors.
C
al-Qaeda members.
D
Libyan rebels.
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In 2012, the Supreme Court ruled that requiring people to buy health insurance is

A
an abuse of government power.
B
an invasion of individual privacy.
C
an acceptable use of the commerce clause.
D
an acceptable use of the power to tax.
4

The presidential election of 2008 was historic because

A
the campaign took place during a war.
B
the campaign took place during a recession.
C
the Democratic Party nominated a woman.
D
the Democratic Party nominated an African American.
5

The US began fighting in Afghanistan in 2001

A
to combat terrorist groups.
B
to support pro-democracy rebels.
C
to stop nuclear development.
D
to end border violence.
6

Which were the most important issues during the presidential election of 2008?

A
economic downturn and environmental protection
B
two overseas wars and economic downturn
C
two overseas wars and campaign spending
D
environmental protection and campaign spending
7

Which statement best describes the election of 2008?

A
Voter turnout was low because neither candidate excited the public.
B
Voter turnout was low because the country was prosperous and secure.
C
Voter turnout was high because Americans wanted to show approval for the government.
D
Voter turnout was high because Americans knew important decisions had to be made.
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In 2010, Congress passed a major plan to reform

A
the Pentagon.
B
campaign spending.
C
health care.
D
the Supreme Court.
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How did the killing of Osama bin Laden affect US foreign relations?

A
It made Pakistan feel more secure.
B
It destroyed the al-Qaeda network.
C
It ended the war in Afghanistan.
D
It strained US-Pakistan relations.
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During the Obama administration, Hillary Clinton served as

A
secretary of state.
B
vice president.
C
a senator from New York.
D
first lady.

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