Rank President Obama's Enacted Policies

Interested in President Barack Obama's policies and political legacy? Check out this Obama policies list, a list of policies passed by Obama, with details and information about each item.

No matter what side of the aisle they are on, there is always a lot of debate about what politicians have done. Here is a list of what President Obama did during his time in office. Vote up the policies that mattered the most in your opinion, and vote down the policies you think were less important or that least improved America.

What are President Obama's best policies? What are his worst policies? These initiatives were chosen because they have been the most discussed. More information on some of these policies can be found here.
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  • Increased Access to Presidential Records
    1
    300 votes

    Increased Access to Presidential Records

    Revoked Executive Order 13233, which had limited access to the records of former  presidents.

  • Authorized Action Against ISIS
    2
    300 votes

    Authorized Action Against ISIS

    Ordered air strikes against known ISIS position, sent troops to Iraq to advise Iraqi army.
  • Lifted the 54-Year Old Trade Embargo on Cuba
    3
    893 votes

    Lifted the 54-Year Old Trade Embargo on Cuba

    *Proposed* Further action is pending on congressional approval
  • Permanently Extended Numerous Tax Credits
    4
    218 votes

    Permanently Extended Numerous Tax Credits

    Extended the Child Tax Credit, Earned Income Tax Credit, research credits, and charitable deductions.


  • Restricted Warrantless Wiretaps
    5
    1,937 votes

    Restricted Warrantless Wiretaps

    Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act
  • Added Additional Security To The Borders
    6
    1,743 votes

    Added Additional Security To The Borders

    Added Border Patrol officers to heavily trafficked areas.