Key ideas and principles of the Democratic party (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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What did the Civil Rights Act of 1964 outlaw?
What did the Civil Rights Act of 1964 outlaw?
Segregation in public places
What was the main aim of the Voting Rights Act of 1965?
What was the main aim of the Voting Rights Act of 1965?
Overcome barriers preventing Black voting
Which reform did the Justice in Policing Act propose regarding police tactics?
Which reform did the Justice in Policing Act propose regarding police tactics?
Banning chokeholds
What doctrine did the Justice in Policing Act seek to end?
What doctrine did the Justice in Policing Act seek to end?
Qualified immunity
What was the purpose of the proposed National Police Misconduct Registry?
What was the purpose of the proposed National Police Misconduct Registry?
Track officers disciplined for misconduct
Who was the first openly gay presidential candidate in 2020?
Who was the first openly gay presidential candidate in 2020?
Pete Buttigieg
What did the Obergefell v. Hodges Supreme Court decision in 2015 achieve?
What did the Obergefell v. Hodges Supreme Court decision in 2015 achieve?
Legalised same-sex marriage nationwide
What was the Democratic Party's 2016 platform stance on abortion?
What was the Democratic Party's 2016 platform stance on abortion?
Every woman should have access to safe abortion
What is the Democratic Party's position on Planned Parenthood funding?
What is the Democratic Party's position on Planned Parenthood funding?
Oppose efforts to defund it
How did affirmative action affect Black university graduates aged 25-29 from 1960-1995?
How did affirmative action affect Black university graduates aged 25-29 from 1960-1995?
Increased from 5% to 15%
Which high-profile deaths prompted the Justice in Policing Act?
Which high-profile deaths prompted the Justice in Policing Act?
George Floyd & Breonna Taylor
What did the First Step Act aim to reduce?
What did the First Step Act aim to reduce?
Mandatory minimum sentences