Bipartisanship. (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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What is bipartisanship in US government?
What is bipartisanship in US government?
Cooperation between Democrats & Republicans
What was the value of the American Rescue Plan passed in 2021?
What was the value of the American Rescue Plan passed in 2021?
$1.9 trillion
What did the American Rescue Plan include?
What did the American Rescue Plan include?
Direct payments & vaccination funds
What was a key aim of the Inflation Reduction Act (2022)?
What was a key aim of the Inflation Reduction Act (2022)?
Lower prescription drug costs
How much was the Infrastructure Bill passed in 2021 worth?
How much was the Infrastructure Bill passed in 2021 worth?
$1.2 trillion
What was the value of the 2024 Defence Spending Bill for US allies?
What was the value of the 2024 Defence Spending Bill for US allies?
$95 billion
Why is bipartisanship significant in divided government?
Why is bipartisanship significant in divided government?
Prevents gridlock
What is divided government?
What is divided government?
One party holds presidency, other holds Congress
From 1969-2021, how many years had divided government?
From 1969-2021, how many years had divided government?
36 years
How long was the 2019 government shutdown under Trump?
How long was the 2019 government shutdown under Trump?
35 days
How many laws did the 116th Congress pass?
How many laws did the 116th Congress pass?
344 laws
What happened when Obama nominated Merrick Garland in 2016?
What happened when Obama nominated Merrick Garland in 2016?
Senate refused to hold a hearing