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The doctrine makes reform difficult because it treats political spending as protected speech."},{"text":"It treats campaign donations as a form of taxation.","correct":false,"explanation":"Campaign donations are not constitutionally classified as taxation. The relevant doctrine protects political expression and spending, limiting how far campaign finance laws can restrict political spending."},{"text":"It treats political parties as government agencies.","correct":false,"explanation":"Political parties are private political organisations, not government agencies. 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Democrats: more tax, spending and regulation.
Republicans: more tax cuts, deregulation and free enterprise.

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Democrats: more tax, spending and regulation.
Republicans: more tax cuts, deregulation and free enterprise.

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Democrats: more tax cuts, deregulation and free enterprise.
Republicans: more tax, spending and regulation.

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Democrats: less tax, spending and regulation.
Republicans: more public ownership and welfare spending.

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Democrats: more free enterprise and deregulation.
Republicans: more taxation and government regulation.

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Nationalist/populist, anti-immigration and sceptical of free trade.
Reduced dominance of Reaganite fiscal conservatism.

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Nationalist/populist, anti-immigration and sceptical of free trade.
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Globalist/libertarian, pro-immigration and supportive of free trade.
Increased dominance of Reaganite fiscal conservatism.

","correct":false,"explanation":"Trumpism made the party more sceptical of free trade, not more committed to it. It promoted nationalism and populism while reducing the dominance of Reaganite fiscal conservatism."},{"text":"

Nationalist/populist, anti-immigration and sceptical of free trade.
Restored dominance of Reaganite fiscal conservatism.

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Internationalist/elitist, pro-immigration and supportive of free trade.
Reduced dominance of Reaganite fiscal conservatism.

","correct":false,"explanation":"Trumpism moved Republicans towards trade protection and tougher immigration controls, not globalism or free trade, while reducing the dominance of traditional Reaganite fiscal conservatism."}]},{"id":"98785dfa-d70d-43ef-864e-9d64c91015aa","cardType":"cloze","points":null,"front":"In 2020, Black voters backed [ ], while white voters backed [ ].","back":"In 2020, Black voters backed Biden 87% to 12%, while white voters backed Trump 58% to 41%.","mcqOptions":[{"text":"In 2020, Black voters backed Biden 87% to 12%, while white voters backed Trump 58% to 41%.","correct":true,"explanation":"The 2020 result displayed a sharp racial voting divide: Black voters overwhelmingly supported Joe Biden, while a clear majority of white voters supported Donald Trump."},{"text":"In 2020, Black voters backed Trump 87% to 12%, while white voters backed Biden 58% to 41%.","correct":false,"explanation":"This reverses the racial voting pattern. Black voters overwhelmingly backed Biden by 87% to 12%, while white voters supported Trump by 58% to 41%."},{"text":"In 2020, Black voters backed Biden 52% to 47%, while white voters backed Trump 58% to 41%.","correct":false,"explanation":"The Black vote was not closely divided in 2020. Black voters backed Biden by 87% to 12%, while white voters backed Trump by 58% to 41%."},{"text":"In 2020, Black voters backed Biden 87% to 12%, while white voters backed Biden 58% to 41%.","correct":false,"explanation":"White voters did not back Biden by this margin. Black voters supported Biden by 87% to 12%, whereas white voters supported Trump by 58% to 41%."}]},{"id":"2fd52cb8-ac07-4976-bd38-346058af1ef0","cardType":"basic","points":1,"front":"Which religious voter group backed Trump 76% to 24% in 2020?","back":"White evangelical or born-again Christians.","mcqOptions":[{"text":"White evangelical or born-again Christians.","correct":true,"explanation":"White evangelical or born-again Christians were among Trump’s strongest religious constituencies in 2020, reflecting their alignment with Republican positions on abortion and conservative judicial appointments."},{"text":"Black Protestant Christians.","correct":false,"explanation":"Black Protestant voters have historically leaned strongly Democratic and did not give Trump 76% support. That level of backing came from white evangelical or born-again Christians."},{"text":"Jewish American voters.","correct":false,"explanation":"Jewish voters generally favoured Biden rather than supporting Trump by this large margin. White evangelical or born-again Christians backed Trump 76% to 24%."},{"text":"Religiously unaffiliated voters.","correct":false,"explanation":"Religiously unaffiliated voters generally lean Democratic and were not Trump’s strongest religious constituency. White evangelical or born-again Christians produced the 76% to 24% result."}]},{"id":"3099067d-2d89-41a3-b32a-f7043bd60495","cardType":"basic","points":1,"front":"What 2022 law showed that public pressure could limit the NRA’s influence after Uvalde?","back":"Bipartisan Safer Communities Act 2022.","mcqOptions":[{"text":"Bipartisan Safer Communities Act 2022.","correct":true,"explanation":"Passed after the Uvalde shooting, the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act introduced limited federal gun-safety measures and demonstrated that public pressure could overcome some NRA opposition."},{"text":"Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act 1993.","correct":false,"explanation":"The Brady Act was enacted in 1993 and established federal background-check requirements; it was not the post-Uvalde measure. The relevant law was the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act 2022."},{"text":"Federal Assault Weapons Ban 1994.","correct":false,"explanation":"The Federal Assault Weapons Ban was enacted in 1994 and expired in 2004, so it could not demonstrate post-Uvalde pressure. The relevant law was the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act 2022."},{"text":"Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act 2005.","correct":false,"explanation":"The Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act shields firearms businesses from certain lawsuits and was passed in 2005. The post-Uvalde law was the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act 2022."}]},{"id":"e1d454eb-9a49-4a02-ab54-c2b42d98851c","cardType":"basic","points":3,"front":"How can interest groups both strengthen and weaken US democracy?","back":"

Strengthen: expertise, organisation and access between elections.
Weaken: wealthy groups gain unequal influence.

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Strengthen: expertise, organisation and access between elections.
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Strengthen: wealthy groups gain greater political influence.
Weaken: expertise is removed from policymaking.

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Strengthen: all citizens receive equal political influence.
Weaken: expertise shapes government decisions.

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Strengthen: government becomes independent of organised interests.
Weaken: participation occurs between elections.

","correct":false,"explanation":"Interest groups provide participation between elections rather than preventing it, and their unequal resources can weaken political equality. Their expertise, organisation and access can strengthen democracy."}]},{"id":"80a926e7-f968-4cd7-b6e0-f15f3f300630","cardType":"basic","points":1,"front":"Why is abolishing the Electoral College very unlikely?","back":"It needs a constitutional amendment.","mcqOptions":[{"text":"It needs a constitutional amendment.","correct":true,"explanation":"The Electoral College is established by the US Constitution, so abolishing it requires an amendment approved through the demanding process set out in Article V."},{"text":"It needs an Act of Congress.","correct":false,"explanation":"An ordinary Act of Congress cannot abolish an institution established by the Constitution. Abolition requires a constitutional amendment, which needs exceptionally broad support from Congress and the states."},{"text":"It needs a presidential executive order.","correct":false,"explanation":"A president cannot use executive authority to remove a system created by the Constitution. Abolishing the Electoral College requires a constitutional amendment under Article V."},{"text":"It needs a Supreme Court ruling.","correct":false,"explanation":"The Supreme Court can interpret the Constitution but cannot abolish one of its institutions. Removing the Electoral College requires a constitutional amendment rather than a judicial ruling."}]}]}],"examCountdown":{"examDate":"2027-05-12","paperLabel":"Paper 1"},"heading":"US democracy and participation","title":"US democracy and participation Flashcards","topbar":{"backHref":"/as-level/politics/edexcel/flashcards"},"topicSidebar":"$L38"}]}],"topicId":"cde9a91c-82fc-5c09-a10e-2f949cd7d3ff","walled":"$L39"}],"$L3a","$L3b"]