Key Features

• Limited Government 


  Positive: US v Texas an executive order by Obama was struck down. Congress failed to pass an immigration reform

  Negative: Trump launched airstrikes without approval to Syria, Obama did same to Libya
• Bipartisanship 


  Positive: 'gang of eight' is senate group of four republicans and 4 democrats who created Border Security, Economic Opportunity and Immigration Modernisation Act

  Negative: Even though ^ passed in the senate, the HOR refused to let it be debated
• Separation of Powers


  Positive: Obama, Hilary Clinton and Biden had to leave senate to pursue presidency (and Vice)

  Negative: Obama negotiated Iran nuclear deal and it didn't require senate approval
• Federalism


  Positive: Marujana is illegal at federal level, but in 13 states is been decriminalised, 9 allow it for recreational use

  Negative: Obegefell v Hodges was imposed across all 50 states including 13 where it had been illegal
• Checks and Balances


  Positive: Trump tried to introduced his own healthcare bill but it failed to pass.

  Negative: Obama included the USA in JCPOA and Paris climate accord without seeking congressional approval