Unity and Factions Within the Parties (AQA A-Level Politics): Flashcards
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Cohesiveness in political parties
Cohesiveness in political parties
Degree of unity within a political party
House Republican party unity % in 2018
House Republican party unity % in 2018
91%
Three main sources of internal party divisions
Three main sources of internal party divisions
Ideology, geography, and personalities
Lame duck period definition
Lame duck period definition
Second half of a two-term presidency
Blue Dog Coalition description
Blue Dog Coalition description
Moderate Democrat faction supporting fiscal responsibility
Congressional Progressive Caucus membership 2020
Congressional Progressive Caucus membership 2020
98 members - most liberal wing of Democrats
Largest caucus in entire House 2020
Largest caucus in entire House 2020
Republican Study Committee with 147 members
Freedom Caucus political position
Freedom Caucus political position
Most right-wing Republican grouping in the House
Republicans voting for Trump impeachment 2019 House
Republicans voting for Trump impeachment 2019 House
Not a single Republican out of 195
Party unity votes Senate: 2017 to 2018 change
Party unity votes Senate: 2017 to 2018 change
Fell from 69% to under 50%