Bipartisanship. (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Flashcards
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Definition of bipartisanship
Definition of bipartisanship
Cooperation & collaboration between Democrats & Republicans
When bipartisanship is most crucial
When bipartisanship is most crucial
During divided government
American Rescue Plan 2021 value
American Rescue Plan 2021 value
$1.9 trillion
American Rescue Plan purpose
American Rescue Plan purpose
COVID-19 relief: payments, unemployment, vaccination funds
Inflation Reduction Act year
Inflation Reduction Act year
2022
Infrastructure Bill 2021 value
Infrastructure Bill 2021 value
$1.2 trillion
Who worked together on 2021 Infrastructure Bill
Who worked together on 2021 Infrastructure Bill
Nancy Pelosi (Democrat) with Republicans
2024 Defence Spending Bill value
2024 Defence Spending Bill value
$95 billion
Main significance of bipartisanship
Main significance of bipartisanship
Prevents gridlock in divided government
Definition of divided government
Definition of divided government
One party controls presidency, other controls one/both houses of Congress
Years of divided govt 1969-2021
Years of divided govt 1969-2021
36 years divided vs 15 years unified
2019 government shutdown duration
2019 government shutdown duration
35 days, longest in US history
116th Congress laws passed
116th Congress laws passed
344 laws, one of least productive
Merrick Garland 2016 nomination outcome
Merrick Garland 2016 nomination outcome
Senate refused hearing (Obama nominee, election year)
Capitol storming date
Capitol storming date
January 6, 2021