Democrat Policies

Question 1

Democrats on Abortion

Answer 1

Pro-choice

Question 2

Example of Democrats stance on:

Answer 2

Obama repealed Mexico City Rule that banned money going to foreign groups that promote abortion.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’

Question 3

Democrats on Civil Rights

Answer 3

Party defends civil rights and expanding opportunities

Question 4

Example of Democrats stance on: Civil Rights

Answer 4

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

Question 5

Democrats on environment

Answer 5

Democrats are committed to environmental policies

Question 6

Example of Democrats stance on: Environment

Answer 6

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

Question 7

Democrats on Healthcare

Answer 7

Committed to accessible, affordable high quality care

Question 8

Example of Democrats stance on: Healthcare

Answer 8

Affordable Care Act 2010 - gave healthcare to 16M additional Americans

Question 9

Democrats on Drugs policy

Answer 9

Party believes in fair and impartial justice

Question 10

Example of Democrats stance on: Drugs policy

Answer 10

2010 - Fair sentencing act aimed to reduce disparity of punishment between services for Crack and Powder cocaine

Question 11

Democrats on Education

Answer 11

Committed to turning around struggling schools and more opportunities in poorer areas

Question 12

Example of Democrats stance on: Education

Answer 12

2015 - Obama announced $60bn to provide 2 years free tuition in community colleges

Question 13

Democrats on Foreign Policy

Answer 13

Mixed

Question 14

Example of democrats aggressive foreign policy

Answer 14

Increase in drone strikes and CIA surveillance

Guantanamo bay remains open despite promise it would be shut

Question 15

Example of democrats less aggressive foreign policy

Answer 15

Nuclear deal with Iran
Restored diplomatic relations with Cuba
Ended the Iraq war

Question 16

Democrats on Gun control

Answer 16

Democrats recognise the right to bear arms, but believe in gun control

Question 17

Example of Democrats stance on: Gun control

Answer 17

During 2015-16 Obama enacted many executive orders on gun control
Attempts to strengthen firearm regulation following mass shootings has failed

Question 18

Democrats on the economy

Answer 18

Support intervention in economy when necessary

Question 19

Example of Democrats stance on: Economy

Answer 19

2009 Financial Stimulus Bill - $831bn provided to bail economy out of recession
2014 - Obama executive order raised minimum wage for federal employees

Question 20

Example of Democrats stance on: Immigration reform

Answer 20

Party supports Immigration reform

• Path to citizenship
• Greater control of the boarders

Question 21

Example of Democrats on immigration reform

Answer 21

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

Question 22

Example of unified Republican Opposition to Democrat measures

Answer 22

• 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