7 US examples Flashcards
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What was the case in 2025 that struck down one of Trumps executive orders?
Department of State v AIDS vaccine advocacy coalition
what was the Department of State v AIDS vaccine advocacy coalition an example of?
Supreme court striking down Trump executive order
What was the vote to overturn Trumps exec order titled ‘reevaluating and realigning US foreign aid’ ?
5-4
What was the ruling for DoS v AIDS 2025?
Congress had already decided where the $2 billion in foreign aid would be spent through legislation
What does the DoS v AIDS case show about justice alignment by Coney Barret?
that justices can vote differently to expected as Barret was appointed by Trump but voted against him
When was the ADVANCE Act passed?
2024
what was the ADVANCE Act an example of?
Bipartisanship
what was the ADVANCE Act?
maintained existing US nuclear power plants and also sped up new development
which two members of ‘The Squad’ lost their primary races to better funded candidates?
Jamal Bowman and Cori Bush
Why did Bowman and Bush lose their primary races?
The moderate candidates were funded better and supported Israel
who was one of the moderates that removed Bowman backed by and why is this significant?
AIPAC - they spent $14 million on TV ads, which was x7 more than Bowman’s spending
What does the Squad members case show about incumbency?
that funding can be more important than incumbency
What is Trump firing 17 inspectors generals an example of?
Congress’ failure to fulfill its oversight function
Why was the 17 inspectors general firing showing a lack of scrutiny?
they were meant to have 30 days notice under law but were fired on the spot and Congress did not act
How did Trump challenge Congress’ power of the purse?
ordered a pause of all federal grants and loans to 2600 programs - Congress didn’t challenge
What was the Signal Chat Scandal an example of?
Ineffective Congressional Oversight under unified Gov
How many executive orders did Trump sign on his first day and why is this significant?
33 - most EO’s signed ever on Pres first day
Which executive order did Biden enforce in 2024 concerning 2nd amendment?
Combatting emerging firearms threats and improving school-based active shooter drills
Why could Biden be seen as a lame duck?
-International leaders prioritised relationships with Harris and Trump
-Trump meeting with Zelensky and Starmer before inauguration
-Trump able to prevent tiktok ban before inauguration
Which appointment of Trump’s was an example of imperial presidency?
Marco Rubio to USAID
why was Marco Rubios appointment to USAID an example of imperial presidency?
- Rubio not formally appointed to Senate-confirmed position but held significant influence
-Rubio personalisation of foreign policy (bypassed checks and balances system)
What did the SC do concerning Trumps attempts to deport a group of Venezuelan migrants?
barred him from doing it under the controversial Alien Enemies Act
What was the SC’s decision on the Venezuelan migrants an example of?
Checks and balances
How do interest groups tie into the Venezuelan migrants case?
ACLU appealed to the court arguing that the case needed judicial review
