Electoral Mandate, Executive Orders, National Events, and Cabinet (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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What percentage of the popular vote did Joe Biden secure in the 2020 presidential election?
What percentage of the popular vote did Joe Biden secure in the 2020 presidential election?
51.3%
Which Act did Biden pass in 2022 that included renewable energy investments?
Which Act did Biden pass in 2022 that included renewable energy investments?
Inflation Reduction Act
Why did Trump resort to executive orders for his immigration agenda?
Why did Trump resort to executive orders for his immigration agenda?
Congressional resistance to border wall
What key feature allows executive orders to have the effect of law?
What key feature allows executive orders to have the effect of law?
No Congressional approval needed
How many executive orders did Donald Trump issue during his presidency?
How many executive orders did Donald Trump issue during his presidency?
220
What happened to Biden's executive order to cancel student debt?
What happened to Biden's executive order to cancel student debt?
Supreme Court struck it down
Why are executive orders often criticised despite their usefulness to presidents?
Why are executive orders often criticised despite their usefulness to presidents?
They bypass the legislative process
What effect describes increased public support for presidents during national crises?
What effect describes increased public support for presidents during national crises?
Rally round the flag effect
How did the 9/11 attacks impact George W. Bush's presidency?
How did the 9/11 attacks impact George W. Bush's presidency?
Approval ratings soared
Which crisis response damaged George W. Bush's credibility with minority communities?
Which crisis response damaged George W. Bush's credibility with minority communities?
Hurricane Katrina
How many departments make up the presidential Cabinet?
How many departments make up the presidential Cabinet?
15
How did Biden's Cabinet differ from Trump's in terms of stability?
How did Biden's Cabinet differ from Trump's in terms of stability?
Biden's was more stable