Question

Which of the following describes Barack Obama's impact on the economy during his first term as president?

A. He signed the Health Care for America Plan, which helped bail out large corporations.
B. He signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to create jobs and support low-income families.
C. He withdrew troops from Afghanistan, but increased the U.S. military presence in oil-rich Iraq.
D. He oversaw the raid that killed Osama bin Laden, which increased consumer confidence.​

Answer 1

Answer:
The correct answer is B.

Step-by-step explanation:
During Barack Obama's first term as president, he signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, which was a stimulus package designed to help jumpstart the economy and create jobs. The act included measures such as tax cuts for low- and middle-income families, infrastructure investments, and support for education and healthcare.

Option A is incorrect, as the Health Care for America Plan (also known as the Affordable Care Act or Obamacare) was designed to expand access to healthcare for Americans and did not involve bailing out large corporations.

Option C is incorrect, as while Obama did withdraw troops from Iraq and increase military presence in Afghanistan, this did not have a significant impact on the U.S. economy.

Option D is also incorrect, as the raid that killed Osama bin Laden may have had political and security implications, but it did not have a direct impact on consumer confidence or the economy.

Answer 2

The corrected answer is B