20/3 Final Exam Flashcards
(13 cards)
…………… was elected as the first African American president. He ran against republican nominee john McCain, a senator from Arizona
Barack Obama
…………. Was a former pilot and prisoner of war during the Vietnam war. He had served in congress since 1982
Mccain
…………… also pursued ………………… during his campaign, he pledged to provide affordable coverage for more than 46 million Americans who has no health insurance
-Obama
-healthcare reform
Some Americans, such as those in the ………………., felt that Obama’ a domestic programs were too costly and gave too much power to the federal gov
Tea party movement
Explain how changing demographics led to President Obama’s reelection in 2012
Exit polls revealed that most of president Obama’s support came from minority voters and young voters.
The polls also revealed that the white population was becoming smaller and less powerful, suggesting that republicans would need to appeal to other demographics for support in the future
Which factor contributed to president Obama’s election in 2008?
Widespread disapproval of president bush
Which cause was Elena Keagan known to advocate?
Civil rights
Which demographic provided widespread support for Barack Obama during the 2012 presidential election?
Minority votes
Which reason most likely explains why some countries have objected to the use of drone by the US?
Govs are worried about the possibility of civilian casualties
Why did the 2008 presidential election represent a turning point in US politics?
The first African American president was elected
Why was president Obama’s first Supreme Court nomination significant?
Sonia sotomayor was the first Hispanic Supreme Court justice
What was the purpose of the American recovery and reinvestment act?
To help the nation by stimulating the economy
What was the primary goal of the tea party movement?
To reduce the size of the federal government
