Democrat Policies Flashcards
Democrats on Abortion
Pro-choice
Example of Democrats stance on:
Obama repealed Mexico City Rule that banned money going to foreign groups that promote abortion.
Obama described by Fox as the ‘most radical pro-abortion president ever’
Democrats on Civil Rights
Party defends civil rights and expanding opportunities
Example of Democrats stance on: Civil Rights
2011 - Obama instructed justice dept. not to enforce Defence of Marriage Act
2012 - Obama came out in favour of gay marriage
2015 - Appointed first openly gay man to lead army
Democrats on environment
Democrats are committed to environmental policies
Example of Democrats stance on: Environment
2014 - deal with China to cap carbon emissions
2015 - Clean Power Plan - Promised a 32% reduction in power plant CO2 emissions
2015 - Obama vetoed Keystone XL pipeline
Democrats on Healthcare
Committed to accessible, affordable high quality care
Example of Democrats stance on: Healthcare
Affordable Care Act 2010 - gave healthcare to 16M additional Americans
Democrats on Drugs policy
Party believes in fair and impartial justice
Example of Democrats stance on: Drugs policy
2010 - Fair sentencing act aimed to reduce disparity of punishment between services for Crack and Powder cocaine
Democrats on Education
Committed to turning around struggling schools and more opportunities in poorer areas
Example of Democrats stance on: Education
2015 - Obama announced $60bn to provide 2 years free tuition in community colleges
Democrats on Foreign Policy
Mixed
Example of democrats aggressive foreign policy
Increase in drone strikes and CIA surveillance
Guantanamo bay remains open despite promise it would be shut
Example of democrats less aggressive foreign policy
Nuclear deal with Iran
Restored diplomatic relations with Cuba
Ended the Iraq war
Democrats on Gun control
Democrats recognise the right to bear arms, but believe in gun control
Example of Democrats stance on: Gun control
During 2015-16 Obama enacted many executive orders on gun control
Attempts to strengthen firearm regulation following mass shootings has failed
Democrats on the economy
Support intervention in economy when necessary
Example of Democrats stance on: Economy
2009 Financial Stimulus Bill - $831bn provided to bail economy out of recession
2014 - Obama executive order raised minimum wage for federal employees
Example of Democrats stance on: Immigration reform
Party supports Immigration reform
- Path to citizenship
- Greater control of the boarders
Example of Democrats on immigration reform
Daca (passed 2012) - To halt deportation of illegal immigrants under 30
Dapa (failed) = Grant deferred action status to certain illegal immigrants who have lived in the United States since 2010 and have children who are either American citizens or lawful permanent residents
Example of unified Republican Opposition to Democrat measures
- Economy - In Jan 2009, Obama’s press for an economic stimulus package saw every single Republican vote against it
- Healthcare - All 176 Republicans in the House opposed final passage of bill
