19.4 - Nature of the presidency Flashcards
Chapter 19.4 - the nature of the presidency
the nature of the presidency
What president won the highest % of the popular vote in the 21st century?
Obama in 2008 - 53%
What is the coattails effect?
The ability of a president to bring out supporters for other members of his party due to his own popularity
What recent president was mocked for having a short coattails effect?
Donald Trump
How was Obama’s coattail effect shown in 2008?
The Democrats had a net gain of 8 seats in the Senate and 21 seats in the House of Representatives
How many seats did the Democrats win in the Senate in 2008 and how many seats in the House?
- 59 seats in the Senate
- 257 seats in the House
What landmark act was passed as a result of Obama’s huge popularity?
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare)
When did Obama sign the PPACA into law?
23rd March 2010
What event increased the popularity of Bill Clinton?
The Oklahoma bombing in April 1995 - 168 died
How much did Clinton’s job approval rating increase in the first quarter which the Lewinsky situation went public?
5.6%
What was Clinton’s average rating in 1998 and what was the average approval rating of a president?
Clinton’s was 64% in 1998, average is 56%
What were Bush’s approval ratings following 9/11?
Above 85% - highest ever
What event embarrassed Bush?
Hurricane Katrina and the slow response
How did Hurricane Sandy help Obama?
It was in the middle of the 2012 presidential race and Obama dominated media coverage
What did Trump describe the response to Hurricane Maria, which killed 3059 people as, causing controversy?
‘A great success’
