USA Flashcards
Describe, in detail, three key political features of the world power you have studied
The world power I have studied is the USA
P: The legislator
E: Also known as congress. Roles such as writing federal laws, setting how much is to be paid in tax and also scrutinising the executive (president)
E Recently, Congress implemented the PAWS act (Puppies Assisting Wounded Service Members) for veterans therapy to assist former soldiers improve their mental health through dog companions
P: Executive
E: Also known as the President. Number of roles such as running the federal government, leading armed forces, selecting judges to sit on supreme court and signing off all bills passed by congress into law.
E: Joe Biden as president of the USA had ordered military support to Ukraine after the Russian invasion, he also travelled the world to represent the the US at events such as CO in Glasgow
P:The judiciary
E: Knows as the supreme court. The highest court in the USA, job is to ensure everyone is following the laws as set in the constitution and settle disputes. Any US citizen can take part of the government to this court
E: Most recent rulings was to prevent LGBTQ+ from being fired from their work and to ban the government from stopping people praying in government run buildings
Describe, in detail, two political rights that citizens have in a world power you have studied
The world power I have studied is the USA
P: The right to join a political party
E:By registering as a democrat or a republican, voters can participate in primary elections which are apart of the process of choosing a candidate for president from those party members
E: Republicans had Donald Trump as their 2024 presidential candidate
P: Right to join an interest group
E: A group which puts pressure on government to amend or introduce laws in support of their cause. Members participate in marches and demonstrations, organise petitions, letter complaints, media awareness and organise petitions
E: The NRA called for teachers to be armed to prevent school shootings
Explain, in detail, why some groups are under-represented in a world power you have studied
The world power I have studied is the USA
P: Women (1)
E: Due to sexism. Women are reluctant to put them selves forward as candidates as the media focuses on women’s looks and fashion rather than beliefs.
E: Only ever been two female presidential candidates, Kamala Harris and Hillary Clinton. Both were unsuccessful
P: Women, because of incumbency effect (2)
E: Idea that once in office, it is easier to be re-elected
E: 75% of congress are male
P: Those with less wealth
E: Not equal as running for president is very expensive. Have a better chance at becoming candidate if wealthy as you have access to rich donors
E: Former NYC Mayor, Michael Bloomberg ran for Democratic presidential nomination in 202 and spent 1 billion dollars of his own before dropping out
