Fun Facts & Legacy
This slogan became famous during Obama’s 2008 campaign.
What is “Yes We Can”?
Obama defeated this Republican nominee in 2012.
Who is Mitt Romney?
This 2009 law aimed to stimulate the economy after the financial crisis.
What is the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act?
This 2011 operation targeted a compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan.
What is the mission that killed Osama bin Laden?
Obama’s presidency is often associated with this idea of expanding healthcare access.
What is social welfare policy?
Before becoming president, Obama was a U.S. Senator from this state.
What is Illinois?
This demographic group showed especially strong support for Obama in both elections.
Who are young voters (or minority voters)?
This financial reform law increased regulation of banks after the 2008 crisis.
What is Dodd-Frank?
This term describes Obama’s increased use of targeted killings via unmanned aircraft.
What is drone warfare?
This political concept explains the intense partisan opposition Obama faced in Congress.
What is polarization?
Obama won this major international award in 2009.
What is the Nobel Peace Prize?
Obama’s campaigns were known for innovative use of this digital strategy.
What is social media/data-driven campaigning?
This program expansion under the ACA was optional for states after a Supreme Court ruling.
What is Medicaid expansion?
This controversial detention facility remained open despite Obama’s promise to close it.
What is Guantanamo Bay?
Obama’s coalition is often described using this term for diverse, urban-based voters.
What is the “Obama coalition”?
Obama is known for enjoying this sport and often played it while president.
What is basketball?
This key 2008 primary opponent was eventually appointed Secretary of State.
Who is Hillary Clinton?
This education initiative encouraged states to adopt reforms through competitive grants.
What is Race to the Top?
This agreement limited Iran’s nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief.
What is the Iran Nuclear Deal (JCPOA)?
This theory explains how Obama used speeches to shape public opinion and pressure Congress.
What is the bully pulpit?
After leaving office, Obama’s presidential library is being built in this city.
What is Chicago?
Obama’s 2008 victory relied heavily on winning these traditionally Republican-leaning states.
What are swing states (or battleground states)?
This policy goal aimed to reduce carbon emissions from power plants but faced legal challenges.
What is the Clean Power Plan?
This phrase describes Obama’s strategy to shift U.S. focus toward Asia.
What is "Pivot to Asia?"
Obama’s presidency is sometimes analyzed through this concept of increasing executive authority over time.
What is the imperial presidency?