60 second pres: Barack Obama

What was historic about Barack Obama's presidency?

• He was the first black president

• He was the youngest president

• He was the first president with a background in law

• He was the first president from Hawaii

Which major problems did Obama deal with in his first term?

• Health care reform and education funding

• Financial crisis and post 9/11 wars

• Infrastructure development and international trade agreements

• Climate change and immigration reform

What happened in the 2010 elections that affected Obama's presidency?

• Republicans took over the Senate

• Democrats took over both branches of Congress

• Democrats took over the House of Representatives

• Republicans took over the House of Representatives

What led to legislative gridlock and bitter partisanship during Obama's presidency?

• Cooperative Congress

• Divided government

• Supermajority in the Senate

• Democratic control of both branches of Congress

When will the legacy of the Obama presidency be known?

• After 2030 elections

• After 2040 elections

• After many years

• After 2020 elections