case studies Flashcards
What example is there of Clinton being ineffective in achieving reforms of healthcare?
Clinton got his wife, Hillary, to work out the reforms despite her relative inexperience. The proposals were too divisive and could not convince Congressional Democrats that they were value for money and effective. It was an ambitious aim, which was not helped by a poorly organised effort.
What examples are there of Clinton growing the economy and reducing the deficit?
Clinton made economically effective decisions and moved the Democrats to a more moderate position which helped their chances of election. He increased tax on the wealthy, reduced unemployment rates and saw 4% economic growth every year.
What example is there of Clinton being ineffective at growing the economy?
The gap between the richest and poorest arguably widened under the Presidency of Clinton, as economic benefits were not evenly distributed.
What evidence is there of improved representation and a protection of rights under Clinton?
Clinton appointed the most diverse Cabinet in history, wanting one which ‘looked like America’. More black judges were appointed by Clinton than in the previous 6 years, allowed gay service in the army under ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’.
What examples are there of limited protection of civil rights under Clinton?
Gay people were still effectively gagged from discussing their sexuality in the military due to ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’.
What examples are there of the effectiveness of Clinton’s FP in Russia, Yugoslavia and Northern Ireland?
Russia: began positive relationship with Yeltsin and stabilised country in post-Soviet era. Secured Yeltsin in power.
Yugoslavia: used NATO forces and sent US troops to bomb Yugoslavia.
NIR: played key role in negotiating Good Friday Agreement and concluding troubles.
What examples are there of the ineffectiveness of Clinton’s foreign policy in terms of Russia and Yugoslavia?
Russia: political and economic reforms failed to materialise to fully secure Yeltsin in power and promote security.
Yugoslavia: did not involve himself soon enough in Yugoslavian conflict.
What examples are there of Bush’s effectiveness in dealing with the ‘War on Terror’?
Bush passed the Patriot Act to expand powers in pursuing terror suspects, created the Homeland Security Department, increased US security and defended Western democratic values.
What examples are there of Bush being ineffective in handling the ‘War on Terror”?
Iraq War was fought on false pretences as it was not in possession of WMDs, struggled to establish and Iraqi government based on Western values and created instability in this region, Iraq cost $2tn/War on Terror cost $6.4tn
What examples are there of Bush improving education?
Bush passed the ‘No Child Left Behind Act’ in 2002, expanding the federal government’s role in education and created standardised testing. 2% funding increase for poorest schools. Bipartisan support from EDWARD KENNEDY.
What examples are there of Bush being ineffective in improving education?
Democrat and teacher support for the policies gradually fell away as it began to feel as though it was imposed on schools. Republican conservatives feared an increase in role of federal government and it was later argued that this was a failed attempt at reform.
What evidence is there of Bush succeeding in creating tax cuts?
Bush encouraged $1.3tn of tax cuts, increased economic growth. Passed Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act to ‘return’ tax revenues from budget surplus through low tax.
What examples are there of Bush failing to create social security reforms?
Bush would have tied pension contributions to stock market values, making this volatile. Republicans would not commit to Bush’s proposals due to public discontent with the idea. Democrats also opposed to this.
What examples are there of Obama succeeding in creating affordable healthcare?
Obama worked extensively with House leadership to persuade Congress to support measures. 7% drop in % of uninsured adults by 2016, required compromise with Democrat factions.
What examples are there of Obama being inefficient in creating affordable healthcare?
Obama was unable to create a more ambitious public health option, was burdened by extreme bureaucracy, could not encourage conservative Democrats to favour many of his proposals.
