US ELECTIONS Flashcards
1
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difference US vs. Be
A
US: polarized 2-party system
<=> Be: multi-party coalition system (negotiations + compromise)
2
Q
popular votes US?
A
winning popular votes doesn’t always make you president in the US
3
Q
branding Democrats?
A
- blue
- donkey
4
Q
branding Republicans?
A
- red
- elephant
5
Q
political views Democrats?
A
- left-leaning, progressive party
- value progress + equality
- community + social responsibility
6
Q
political views Republicans?
A
- right-leaning, conservative
- individual rights, free market
- respect tradition + want limited goverment
7
Q
Democrats in favor for:
A
- gay rights
- believe in climate action
- more gun control
- support (legal) immigration
- higher taxes for higher incomes
- pro choice
8
Q
Republicans against:
A
- gay marriage
- climate change + action
- gun laws
- support for immigration
- taxes for the wealthy
- they are pro life
9
Q
former president + current runners Democrats
A
- Joe Biden, Barack Obama, JFK
- Kamala Harris (running mate: Tim Walz)
10
Q
What is a running mate?
A
potential future vice president
11
Q
former presidents + current runners Republicans?
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- Bush Jr + Sr, Ronals Reagan
- Donald J Trump + running mate: JD Vance
12
Q
voor de presidents positie gaan?
A
to run for president
13
Q
Electoral College system?
A
- winner takes it all (51% of state -> 100% of votes)
- win the popular vote =/ win
14
Q
states over-represented
A
each state starts out with 2 senators, even the least populous (Wyoming - California -> same numer senators, 2)
15
Q
De + Re demographics?
A
- De: urban, coastal
- Re: rural
