Key ideas and principles of the Republican party (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Flashcards
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Negative freedom in Republican philosophy
Negative freedom in Republican philosophy
Govt protects individual rights, not provides for needs
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act year
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act year
2017
Corporate tax rate change in 2017 Act
Corporate tax rate change in 2017 Act
35% to 21%
Republican view on federal public healthcare
Republican view on federal public healthcare
Oppose; prefer private sector/market-based solutions
Key component of Republican economic agenda re: regulations
Key component of Republican economic agenda re: regulations
Deregulation of businesses
Republican stance on American Recovery Act (2009)
Republican stance on American Recovery Act (2009)
Opposed; argued it increased debt & interfered with market
Dodd-Frank Act year
Dodd-Frank Act year
2010
Republican view of Dodd-Frank Act
Republican view of Dodd-Frank Act
Criticised; restricted financial institutions & growth
Balanced Budget Amendment support
Balanced Budget Amendment support
Many Republicans advocate; requires balanced federal budget
1996 welfare reform act name
1996 welfare reform act name
Personal Responsibility & Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act
Trump tariffs target country
Trump tariffs target country
China
USMCA replaced which agreement
USMCA replaced which agreement
NAFTA
Trump withdrew from which Pacific trade agreement
Trump withdrew from which Pacific trade agreement
TPP (Trans-Pacific Partnership)
Trump's protectionist agenda name
Trump's protectionist agenda name
America First
Republican view on federal vs state power
Republican view on federal vs state power
Pro-states' rights; favour decentralisation from federal govt