USA

Cards (109)

  • What are the three main parts of the US government?
    Legislator, executive, judiciary
  • What is the role of the legislator in the US government?
    To scrutinize the executive and write laws
  • Who are the two parts of the legislator?
    House of Representatives and Senate
  • What does it mean for Congress to scrutinize the executive?
    Congress checks and examines the president's work
  • What action did Congress take against Donald Trump in 2019 and 2020?
    They impeached him
  • What is the purpose of writing federal laws in Congress?
    To propose and write new laws (bills)
  • What significant law was passed by Congress regarding animal cruelty?
    The Animal Cruelty Act
  • What power does Congress have regarding war?
    Congress has the sole power to declare war
  • How many times has Congress declared war?
    11 times
  • Who is the main ambassador of the US?
    The president
  • What significant climate agreement did Joe Biden sign in 2021?
    A global climate change deal
  • What is the president's role in running the federal government?
    The president can spend money given by Congress
  • What action did Joe Biden take regarding federal prisons?
    Ordered an end to federal prisons
  • What is the president's role as the leader of the armed forces?
    The president can order military assistance
  • What military aid did Joe Biden order in 2021?
    Military aid to Ukraine
  • What is the role of the Supreme Court in the US government?
    To ensure laws follow the Constitution
  • What did the Supreme Court rule in 2020 regarding LGBT workplace rights?
    It was illegal to fire someone for being LGBT
  • What does the Supreme Court do when settling disputes?
    Hears appeals and makes final decisions
  • What significant ruling did the Supreme Court make in 2002 regarding abortion?
    It ruled the Constitution does not protect abortion rights
  • How does the Supreme Court ensure laws align with the Constitution?
    By changing interpretations or declaring laws unconstitutional
  • What was the outcome of Trump's first travel ban?
    It was found too discriminatory
  • What political rights do people in the US have?
    Right to stand as a candidate, vote, protest
  • Who put themselves forward to replace Donald Trump in 2020?
    Joe Biden
  • What opportunities do people in the US have regarding voting?
    Many opportunities to vote for representatives
  • Who did many people in New York vote for in 2022?
    Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
  • What is a common practice in US democracy regarding protests?
    Large numbers of people protest regularly
  • What significant protests took place in recent years in the US?
    Women's rights, BLM, and LGBT protests
  • What do interest groups do in the US?
    Use constitutional freedoms to be politically active
  • What group campaigns for gun rights in the US?
    The National Rifle Association
  • How much did the National Rifle Association spend on lobbying in 2021?
    $4.2 million
  • How does the US attract American tourists?
    By being the wealthiest country
  • What was the number one source of tourists in Scotland before COVID?
    Americans
  • How do other countries try to attract US businesses?
    By lowering taxes on companies
  • How many people in Scotland have jobs in American companies?
    100,000 people
  • How does the US influence product manufacturing in other countries?
    By being a large and influential market
  • How much worth of goods and services does Scotland sell to the US?
    $4.5 billion
  • What military advantage does the US have over other countries?
    Most advanced military equipment
  • What do Russia and China do to show off their military strength?
    Hold large military parades
  • How much does the US spend annually on its armed forces?
    Over $750 billion
  • Why do other countries try to join alliances with the US?
    For protection due to US military size