The Significance of Limitations on Presidential Power Since 1992 (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Flashcards
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Why did Obama pass ACA in first 2 yrs?
Why did Obama pass ACA in first 2 yrs?
Democratic majority in Congress
Impact of 2010 midterms on Obama
Impact of 2010 midterms on Obama
Republicans took House, led to legislative gridlock
Effect of 2018 midterms on Trump
Effect of 2018 midterms on Trump
Democrats took House, blocked legislative agenda
Trump's 1st impeachment charges (2019)
Trump's 1st impeachment charges (2019)
Abuse of power & obstruction of Congress
Trump's 2nd impeachment charge (2021)
Trump's 2nd impeachment charge (2021)
Incitement of insurrection
Cause of 2019 govt shutdown under Trump
Cause of 2019 govt shutdown under Trump
Congress refused to fund border wall
What is judicial review?
What is judicial review?
Supreme Court power to assess legality of executive actions
Supreme Court ruling on Trump's DACA end (2020)
Supreme Court ruling on Trump's DACA end (2020)
Blocked - termination was arbitrary & capricious
Burwell v. Hobby Lobby (2014) outcome
Burwell v. Hobby Lobby (2014) outcome
Limited ACA contraceptive mandate under Obama
Trump's 3 Supreme Court appointments
Trump's 3 Supreme Court appointments
Gorsuch, Kavanaugh, Barrett
Year Roe v. Wade was overturned
Year Roe v. Wade was overturned
2022
What happened to Merrick Garland in 2016?
What happened to Merrick Garland in 2016?
Nomination blocked by Republican Senate
Clinton's wins with Republican Congress post-1994
Clinton's wins with Republican Congress post-1994
Welfare reform & balanced budget
Biden's student loan forgiveness plan outcome
Biden's student loan forgiveness plan outcome
Blocked by Supreme Court
Current Supreme Court conservative majority
Current Supreme Court conservative majority
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