World Power - USA

Question 1

Using PEE paragraphs, explain in detail what the Exceutive branch of the US government does

Answer 1

Point - One branch of the US government is the Executive branch

Explain - The Executive branch is led by the US President, the president is elected every 4 years, their job is to recommend laws to the USA and be the countries spokesperson

Example - In 2021 US President Joe Biden called for troops to be withdrawn from Afghanistan

Question 2

Using PEE paragraphs, explain in detail what the Legislative branch of the US government does

Answer 2

Point - One branch of the government is Legislative

Explain - The Legislative branches job is to pass laws , and to approve budgets etc it is made up of two houses ; the senate and the house of representatives

Example - For Example , after the 2018 election , the democrats won the majority in the house of representatives , and they are led by Nancy Pelosi

Question 3

Using PEE paragraphs, explain a way in which US citizens can participate in politics (Voting)

Answer 3

Point - One way in which US citizens can participate in politics is by voting

Explain - US Citizens have the right to vote in many elections , to support representatives who align more with their political beliefs into government

Example - In 2020, US Citizens voted on who they wanted their senator and governor for their state to be , as well as the ability to vote for their President

Question 4

Using PEE paragraphs, explain a way in which US citizens can participate in politics (Joining Political Party)

Answer 4

Point - One way Americans can participate in politics is by joining a political party

Explain - The two main political parties are Republicans and Democrats , joining a political party allows people to vote for who they want to be the primary candidate for elections

Example - For Example , Democrats are more likely to support more liberal views such as higher taxes and gun control, whereas Republicans are more likely to support more conservative views such as lower taxes and gun ownership

Question 5

Using PEE paragraphs, explain a way in which US citizens can participate in politics (Joining an interest group)

Answer 5

Point - One way Americans can participate in politics is joining an interest group

Explain - Interest groups are groups of likeminded people who campaign on a certain issue. They do this by having campaigns online and protesting

Example - For Example, a powerful interest group in the USA is the NRA, or National Rifle Association. The NRA campaigns to protect the rights of gun owners

Question 6

Using PEE paragraphs, explain why certain groups of people might participate in US Politics less than others (Language Barrier)

Answer 6

Point - One reason why many Americans do not participate in politics is due to a language barrier

Explain - For many people , such as Hispanic Americans , they don’t speak english or english is not their first language , as they may have grown up in a Spanish speaking household or have recently immigrated. This makes it harder to participate in politics

Example - For Example , voter registration forms in the USA may be confusing to non english speakers and can be very confusing , making many people lose their ability to vote

Question 7

Using PEE paragraphs, explain why certain groups of people might participate in US Politics less than others (Lack of Positive Role Models)

Answer 7

Point - One reason why certain groups of people may not participate in politics is due to lack of positive role models

Explain - Groups such as African Americans are traditionally underrepresented in politics and media, even with President Barack Obama being Black. This can lead to many people who are part of ethnic minorities being discouraged from pursuing a job in politics

Example - For Example, although 17% of the American population is Hispanic, only 4 out of the 100 senators are Hispanic Americans

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Question 8

Using PEE Paragraphs, Explain in detail, why some groups of people are more likely to participate in politics than others (Male majority)

Answer 8

Point - One group that is more likely to participate in politics is men

Explain - Men dominate political positions in the USA, with the majority of positions being held by men, this results in men being more confident in politics as a career path. This also creates the idea of US Politics being an ‘Old Boys Club’

Example - For Example, there has not been a Women as president , as well as this , 74% of the senate are male

Question 9

Using PEE Paragraphs, Explain in detail, why some groups of people are more likely to participate in politics than others (People who are educated)

Answer 9

Point - One group that is more likely to participate in US Politics, are people with an Education

Explain - Americans who have a college / university degree are far more likely to vote than those who didn’t graduate high school. This is because they are more likely to understand the voting process and be more politically informed than groups of less educated people

Example - For Example, in 2012 elections , 75% of adults in the US with an advanced degree voted, this is far higher than the national average

Question 10

Using PEE Paragraphs, Explain in detail groups who are underrepresented politically in the US (Women)

Answer 10

Point - One group that is underrepresented in US Politics are women

Explain - The number of politicians at local, federal and state level are generally not representative of the female population of the USA. This is because of reasons such as discrimination and sexism

Example - For Example, despite Hilary Clinton becoming close to being elected president, there has never been a female president in the countries history

Question 11

Using PEE Paragraphs, Explain in detail groups who are underrepresented politically in the US (Hispanic Americans)

Answer 11

Point - One group underrepresented in American politics is Hispanic Americans

Explain - The number of Hispanics in local, state and federal politics is generally not representative of the Hispanic population of the US. This is due to various reasons such as higher poverty rates , discrimination and in many cases a language barrier.

Example - For Example, although 17% of the US population is Hispanic, only 4 out of the 100 senators are Hispanic

Question 12

Using PEE Paragraphs, Explain in detail the economic influence of the US on other countries (Tourists)

Answer 12

Point - One way that the US has an economic influence is because of spending of US tourists

Explain - The US is a very wealthy country , this means it’s citizens are able to travel the world more and this benefits the countries they visit. As so many Americans can trace their lineage back to Scotland or like Scottish sports such as golf, countries like Scotland will do whatever they can to encourage US tourists to visit their country and spend money

Example - For Example, tourists from the USA spend around £500 million each year in Scotland which boosts the economy

Question 13

Using PEE Paragraphs, Explain in detail the economic influence of the US on other countries (Trade)

Answer 13

Point - One way the USA has economic influence is because countries benefit from trade with America

Explain - The wealth of the US and massive population means it’s a very attractive place to sell products to , and so countries such as Scotland rely on the US to buy goods and services from Scotland , this supports jobs and businesses

Example - For Example, over £4.5 billion worth of goods and services are sold to the USA every year from Scottish businesses

Question 14

Using PEE Paragraphs, Explain in detail the military influence of the US on other countries (Military Bases)

Answer 14

Point - One reason why the USA has military influence on other countries is due to the massive amounts of military bases they have around the world

Explain - These bases ensure a rapid response from any perceived threat , for example from Russia.

Example - For example , in 2021 Joe Biden increased the US Military presence in and around Russia , as a response to Russias aggression towards Ukraine

Question 15

Using PEE Paragraphs, Explain in detail the military influence of the US on other countries (Alliances)

Answer 15

Point - Another way the US can have military influence on other countries is by being a part of military alliances

Explain - The USA are a main member of many military alliances such as NATO, providing a lot of finance and military technology for the group. NATO is a group made of America and 30 European countries

Example - For Example, Donald Trump whilst President called for other member countries of NATO to increase their military spending

Question 16

Using PEE Paragraphs, Explain in detail a social issue that exists in the USA (Health Care)

Answer 16

Point - Some people experience issues in the USA due to lack of healthcare

Explain - Health inequality is a big issue in the USA, it exists because healthcare in the USA is managed by private companies. Americans need to pay for their healthcare , this means that poorer Americans lack access to healthcare. As Black and Hispanic Americans are more likely to live in poverty , they in turn are also more likely to experience health problems

Example - For Example, 30 million Americans do not have health care insurance, and around 50% of these Americans are part of ethnic minorities

Question 17

Using PEE Paragraphs, Explain in detail a social issue that exists in the USA (Inequalities in School)

Answer 17

Point - Many Americans experience issues due to inequalities in school

Explain - There are wide inequalities within the public school system. This is because pupils in a school reflect the economic status of those that live in the area. Schools in more affluent areas have resources to motivate the pupils to have better exam results

Example - For Example, because ethnic minority groups tend to live in poorer areas the dropout rates for Black Americans is 9% and for Hispanics is 18%. This is much higher than the 5% dropout rate for White Americans

Question 18

Using PEE Paragraphs, Explain in detail an economic issue that exists in the USA (Unemployment)

Answer 18

Point - An economic issue in the US is that some people suffer from unemployment

Explain - Many Americans are unemployed and the amount of financial support that they receive from the US government is very limited, and they are living in poverty. In particular, Black and Hispanic Americans are more likely to be unemployed than White Americans. This can be a result of Black and Hispanic Americans being less likely to be college educated, due to education inequality.

Example - For Example, in 2017, the unemployment rate for Black Americans was only 8% and for White Americans was only 5%

Question 19

Using PEE Paragraphs, Explain in detail an economic issue that exists in the USA (Low incomes)

Answer 19

Point - One economic issue in the USA is many families struggle with low income and live in poverty

Explain - Many Americans earn wages that result in them living in poverty, and struggling to pay for essentials. Black and Hispanic Americans are more likely to live in poverty. This can be a result of things such as discrimination and a language barrier

Example - For Example, in 2016 the average wage for Asian Americans were $51,300 much higher than the average income of a Hispanic American, $30,400