CONTEMPORARY AMERICA 1992 2013
PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Congress was in gridlock
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His first term was a failure
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His approval ratings hit an all-time high
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -In United States politics, gridlock frequently refers to occasions when the House of Representatives and the Senate are controlled by different parties, or by a different party than the party of the president. Gridlock may also occur within the Senate, when no party has a filibuster-proof majority.
Detailed explanation-2: -The President has the power either to sign legislation into law or to veto bills enacted by Congress, although Congress may override a veto with a two-thirds vote of both houses.
Detailed explanation-3: -Obama left office on January 20, 2017, and continues to reside in Washington, D.C. His presidential library in Chicago began construction in 2021. Since leaving office, Obama has remained active in Democratic politics, including campaigning for candidates in various American elections.