The Obama Presidency Answers

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3

Why was the 2008 election a historic event?Check all of the boxes that apply.

A
The election featured a nomination battle between a woman and an African American man.
B
An African American leader was nominated by a major party.
C
Very few voters participated in the election.
D
An African American leader was elected president for the first time.
E
The election was the largest victory ever by a Democratic candidate.
6

Based on what you have read, choose each response below that correctly describes an effect of TARP.Check all of the boxes that apply.

A
bankruptcy of the auto industry
B
survival of the banking industry
C
failure of the industries to repay TARP loans
D
survival of the auto industry
E
negative public views
7

Based on what you have read, choose each response below that correctly describes what took place after the passage of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).Check all of the boxes that apply.

A
The federal budget became balanced.
B
The gross domestic product grew.
C
The housing market rebounded completely.
D
Unemployment continued to grow.
E
The federal deficit continued to rise.
8

What effect did President Obama hope new gas emissions standards would have?

A
increasing air pollution
B
raising fuel usage and cost
C
boosting climate change
D
reducing fuel usage and cost
9

Which provision of the healthcare act was particularly controversial?

A
creating tax credits for small businesses
B
requiring mandatory health insurance for all Americans
C
establishing protections for preexisting conditions
D
improving coverage for uninsured citizens
12

The Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Task Force was a response to which of the following events?

A
the Deepwater Horizon oil spill
B
the Arab Spring
C
Hurricane Katrina

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