Barack Obama

Which slogan best reflects Barack Obama's approach to politics?

• "Unity in diversity"

• "Strength in numbers"

• "No risk, no reward"

• "Win at all costs"

Obama's speech at the 2004 Democratic National Convention positioned him as:

• A fighter for liberal values

• A symbol of the party's future

• The new Senate majority leader

• A supporter of George W. Bush

The emphasis on hope and change during Obama's 2008 presidential campaign reflected his desire to:

• Strengthen Democratic control of the Senate

• Overturn the previous administration's agenda

• Expand America's global military presence

• Rise above partisanship in national politics

Obama's presidential candidacy was considered historic because of his:

• Race

• Age

• Platform

• Nationality

What was the primary aim of the Stimulus?

• Reduce government spending

• Raise taxes on the wealthy

• Stabilize the economy

• Save automobile industry jobs

Why did many Republicans refer to the Affordable Care Act as Obamacare?

• To make the bill sound more appealing to their voters

• To curry favor with the President

• To tie it to someone many of their supporters disliked

• To differentiate it from alternative legislation they proposed

Throughout Obama's presidency, opponents spread lies about his:

• Place of birth

• Religion

• Legislative plans

• All of the above

Why did Obama rely more on presidential authority to create laws in his second term?

• Congress was in gridlock

• His first term was a failure

• He was proving his leadership skills

• His approval ratings hit an all-time high

Which statement is an opinion about the use of presidential orders to create policy?

• It runs counter to the idea of checks and balances

• It's a dangerous expansion of power for the executive branch

• It's a way to bypass Congress in the decision-making process

• It allows a President to wield more power

Which of these issues remained the biggest foreign policy problem for the Obama administration?

• The hunt for Osama bin Laden

• Deportation of undocumented immigrants

• Iran's development of nuclear weapons

• Increased conflict across the Middle East