American Politics Flashcards
How many states voted for abortion rights in the midterms
5 (including conservative Kentucky)
What was Ron Desantis like in 2017 before trump helped him out
“a lightweight”
What happens to the presidents party in midterms?
Almost always loses seats. Have only been 3 exceptions since 1865
Which party is more extreme, according to the average American voter (November)
Democrats
When did Biden as president and Xi Jinping first meet?
14th Nov 2022
Who won the republican nomination for speaker of the House?
Kevin Mccarthy beat a Trump loyalist but a group of far right republicans could vote against him later in the housewide vote
How is same-sex sex marriage currently protected in the US?
A supreme Court ruling in response to the Defense of Marriage Act. Congress cleared the Respect for Marriage Act on the 8th December. Covers interracial marriage too
How long was Nancy Pelosi leader of the Democrats in the House
Since 2003, first female to lead a party in Congress
Diversity of Biden judicial appointments so far? November 22
21 men/ 85
One third white
What is locally known as “the real election”
Chicago mayoral election, kicked off right after midterms
Percent of legislation passed in 117th Congress
1%, 213/17149
Why did senate pass a bill protecting same-sex marriage (30 Nov)
Fest that the Supreme Court would undo these rights similar to roe v wade
Bevor Nancy Pelosi resigned, how old were the senior 3 democrats in the house?
82 - Nancy
83 and 82 respectively for next 2 Senior.
New leader of the Democrats in the house (starting Dec 2022)
Hakeem Jeffries
How did Andrew Bates, a Biden Spokesperson, describe the constitution?
A sacrosanct document
What did Mccarthy say on fox news about bipartisan dealmaking
“Any Republican that’s out there trying to work with [Democrats] is wrong,”
What does Title 42 show about presidential, federal and judicial powers
Trump used an old public health measure to stop migrants at the border during COVID.
19 Republican states have appealed its Mid-november end date
It was originally a judge who ordered it to end, and the Supreme Court who decided it will continue in late December.
When was the last time there was more than one round of voting for speaker of the House
Over a century ago
How does a lack of a Speaker harm representation
No new legislation can pass or new members be sworn in
How has partisanship stopped a speaker from being elected
No or few moderate Democrats will vote for a moderate Republican, and vice versa.
