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Compare democracy and particpation in the UK and US (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Flashcards

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UK and US: The policy profiles of the two main parties in each country

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Conservative Party UK: core economic principles

Free-market, low taxation, reduced govt intervention

Boris Johnson's regional inequality initiative

Levelling up

Conservative Party UK: school choice types

Academies and free schools

Conservative UK post-Brexit foreign policy term

Global Britain

Labour Party UK: economic system type

Mixed economy with govt intervention

Labour Party UK university fees proposal

Abolition of tuition fees

Labour Party UK foreign policy approach

Sceptical of military intervention, diplomacy focus

Labour Party UK NHS stance

Strong defender, increased funding, anti-privatisation

Republican Party US: economic system preference

Free-market capitalism, low taxes, limited regulation

Republican Party US healthcare preference

Private insurance, opposes govt-run healthcare

Republican Party US: school choice programs

Charter schools and voucher programs

Democratic Party US: govt role in economy

Active role in regulating & reducing inequality

Democratic Party US healthcare policy support

ACA, some push for Medicare for All

Democratic Party US education funding proposals

Free community college, reduce student loan debt

Democratic Party US foreign policy emphasis

Diplomacy and multilateralism

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