Key ideas and principles of the Democratic party (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Flashcards

Segregation in public places & employment discrimination

Overcome legal barriers preventing African Americans from voting

Deaths of George Floyd & Breonna Taylor

Banned chokeholds by federal law enforcement

Sought to end qualified immunity for police officers

National police misconduct registry to track officers

First openly gay presidential candidate

Legalised same-sex marriage nationwide

Every woman should have access to safe & legal abortion

Opposed defunding; support reproductive health services

Increased from 5% to 15%

Reduce mandatory minimum sentences for non-violent offences

Racial dimensions of crime & disproportionate impact