Economic Policies of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump
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What is Kamala Harris's primary focus in her economic policies?

  • Building a stronger middle-class economy (correct)
  • Increasing military spending
  • Boosting the financial services sector
  • Reducing taxes for corporations

Which economic issue does Kamala Harris emphasize in her campaign?

  • Increasing exports
  • Deflation of prices
  • Full employment
  • High inflation rates (correct)

What major economic plan does Kamala Harris propose?

  • Creating tax breaks for large corporations
  • Expanding Medicare to cover in-home senior care (correct)
  • Investing solely in technology start-ups
  • Eliminating Medicare altogether

What is a potential challenge for the implementation of Kamala Harris's policies?

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What does Kamala Harris plan to do regarding price gouging?

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What aspect of American democracy does the presidential race highlight between Harris and Trump?

<p>Starkly different visions for the country's future (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which demographic does Kamala Harris's economic plans primarily aim to assist?

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What is a common factor that affects Harris’s economic proposals?

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What specific tax exemptions has Trump proposed?

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What kind of tariffs has Trump indicated he would impose on foreign-made goods?

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What did Trump refer to himself as regarding tariffs?

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Which legislative action has Kamala Harris advocated for concerning reproductive rights?

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What consequence would restoring Roe v Wade protections have on state abortion laws?

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What stance has Harris taken on nationwide abortion bans as president?

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What plan did Harris propose regarding asylum claims at the border?

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What specific response did Trump propose to countries imposing tariffs on the US?

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What serious healthcare issue has Kamala Harris linked to the current political climate regarding abortion?

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What issue does Donald Trump primarily focus on regarding immigration?

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Which program has Trump promised to reinstate as part of his immigration policy?

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What has been a consequence of Biden's asylum clampdown according to the content?

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What legal status does Trump propose ending for US-born children of undocumented immigrants?

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What aspect of Harris's immigration reform has she long championed?

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What is a potential consequence of Trump's proposed large-scale deportation?

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What controversial measure would Trump take regarding undocumented immigrants' legal status?

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What significant reform has Kamala Harris indicated she is willing to pursue regarding abortion rights?

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What has been a significant obstacle to federal voting rights legislation that Kamala Harris pushed for?

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Which statement best describes Donald Trump's stance on the 2020 presidential election results?

<p>He insists the election was marred by fraud and has not accepted the outcome. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What kind of threats has Trump made against his political opponents?

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Kamala Harris's efforts regarding immigration are seen as what in relation to her political standing?

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What has Trump pledged regarding individuals involved in the January 6 attack?

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How has Harris characterized Trump's rhetoric against political opponents?

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What impact has Trump's election denialism had on the democratic process?

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What solution does the individual support regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?

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How does Trump perceive global alliances?

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What was the main focus of the Inflation Reduction Act passed during the Biden-Harris administration?

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What stance has Trump taken with respect to the Russia-Ukraine war?

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What would likely characterize Trump's proposed solution for the Ukraine conflict?

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What position did Kamala Harris take regarding the Green New Deal?

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What approach to China does Trump propose for a potential second term?

<p>Taking an even stronger stand against China. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements best captures Donald Trump's view on established climate science?

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What was one of Trump’s proposed actions concerning environmental regulations?

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What is Kamala Harris's view on the climate crisis?

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What has been Trump's attitude towards Israel?

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What is one of Kamala Harris's positions on electric vehicles?

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What is Trump's perspective on NATO?

<p>He has expressed disdain and skepticism towards NATO. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was one consequence of Trump's environmental policies during his first term?

<p>Dismantled many environmental policies aimed at reducing emissions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which initiative did Harris promote that focuses on vulnerable communities in relation to the climate crisis?

<p>Clean-energy tax credits and climate justice programs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What phrase has Trump used to summarize his approach to energy production?

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Flashcards

Harris's economic policies

Focuses on lowering costs and creating an "opportunity economy" for the middle class, addressing inflation, price gouging, housing, and senior care.

Inflation

High prices for goods and services, a key concern for voters.

Opportunity Economy

Economic policies focused on the middle class growth and reducing costs.

Price Gouging

Unreasonably high prices for goods and services.

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Harris and Trump's visions

Different perspectives on national issues, from the economy to reproductive rights to international alliances and democracy.

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Economic Issues for Voters

Top concern for voters in the election, encompassing issues like inflation, costs, and economic development.

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Reproductive Rights

Debate related to the rights of individuals regarding their reproductive choices; a key issue for different political candidates during elections.

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Global Alliances

Relationships between countries on an international scale.

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Social Security benefits

Payments made to retired people or people with disabilities from the Social Security system

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Overtime pay

Extra compensation for working longer hours than usual, typically required by law.

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Tips

Extra money given to service workers like waiters or barbers.

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Tariffs

Taxes on imported goods.

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Protectionist policies

Policies designed to protect domestic industries from foreign competition.

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Levy

A tax or fee imposed.

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Roe v. Wade

Landmark Supreme Court case that recognized a woman's right to an abortion.

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Healthcare crisis

A situation where access to healthcare is severely limited or compromised.

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Trump's 2020 election denial

Trump falsely claimed widespread voter fraud in the 2020 election.

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Harris's stance on filibuster

Harris is willing to eliminate the filibuster to codify abortion rights.

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Trump's Capitol attack

Trump's supporters attacked the US Capitol on January 6, 2021.

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Harris's voting rights push

Harris led the effort to enact federal voting rights legislation which failed.

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Trump's threats

Trump threatened to jail political opponents and use the military against citizens.

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January 6th 'Day of Love'

Trump called the January 6th attack a 'day of love'.

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Trump pardoning January 6th convicts

Trump pledged to pardon individuals convicted for roles in the January 6th Capitol attack.

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Trump's planned retaliation

Trump indicated intentions to use the Justice Department to punish Democratic opponents, election officials, and voters.

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Border Security Plan (Harris)

Stricter penalties for asylum seekers entering the US outside designated ports.

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Record Border Arrests (Biden)

High arrest numbers early in Biden's administration, later decreased due to asylum policies.

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Root Causes of Migration (Harris)

Addressing the underlying reasons why people migrate.

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Trump's Immigration Vow (2nd Term)

Massive deportation plan, reinstating controversial policies, and ending birthright citizenship.

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Immigration Reform (Harris)

Support for comprehensive immigration reform, including pathways to citizenship for undocumented immigrants.

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Domestic Deportation (Trump)

A large-scale deportation operation proposed by Trump.

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Remain in Mexico (Trump)

A controversial policy requiring asylum seekers to wait in Mexico while their case is processed in the US.

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Title 42 (Trump)

Public health law used to rapidly expel asylum seekers at the border.

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Two-state solution

A proposal for resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict by creating two independent states, Israel and Palestine.

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Trump's isolationist impulses

A foreign policy preference emphasizing reduced US involvement in global affairs and alliances.

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NATO skepticism

Doubt and criticism of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).

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US aid to Ukraine

Financial and military assistance provided by the United States to Ukraine during the conflict with Russia.

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Trump's stance on China

A tough stance against China, including upholding commitments to Taiwan.

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Climate crisis as existential threat

The climate crisis is a severe threat to both people and the environment worldwide.

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Trump's Israel support

Public support for Israel, though with criticism of its actions.

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Trump's China policy (2nd term)

Trump would take a stronger stand against China, despite praising its leader.

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Inflation Reduction Act

Biden-Harris administration's bill to combat climate change and reduce emissions

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Green New Deal

Progressive proposal for a sweeping shift toward renewable energy

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Fracking ban

Proposal to restrict hydraulic fracturing for oil and gas extraction

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Climate Crisis Denial

Rejecting the scientific consensus on the severity of climate change

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Drill, Baby, Drill

Trump's slogan advocating increased fossil fuel extraction

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Environmental Regulations

Rules and policies designed to protect the environment

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Climate Justice

Programs to protect marginalized communities from climate impacts

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Trump's energy policies

Focus on increasing fossil fuel extraction and loosening environmental regulations

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Study Notes

Kamala Harris Economic Policies

  • Tied to Biden administration's economic record
  • Wants to lower costs
  • Acknowledges inflation as still being too high
  • Supports "opportunity economy" for middle class
  • Plans to combat price gouging, boost housing, aid first-time homebuyers
  • Wants to expand Medicare to cover in-home senior care
  • Supports tax cuts for low-income families and tax breaks for entrepreneurs and small businesses
  • Supports raising the corporate tax rate from 21% to 28%
  • Supports Biden administration's trade approach, relying on tariffs and export controls
  • Supports infrastructure and renewable energy investments

Donald Trump Economic Policies

  • Touted his pre-pandemic economic record
  • Wants to slash energy costs by expanding oil and gas drilling and deregulation
  • Vows to extend and expand 2017 tax cuts
  • Pledges to cut the corporate tax rate to 15%
  • Wants to exempt Social Security benefits, overtime pay, and tips from income taxes
  • Calls himself the "tariff man" and suggests tariffs on foreign goods
  • Proposed a 10-20% tax on foreign goods
  • Seeks Congressional authority to impose reciprocal tariffs on countries that impose similar tariffs on the US

Abortion Policies

  • Kamala Harris: Supports restoring Roe v Wade protections and would veto any nationwide abortion ban. Supports reproductive healthcare including IVF and contraception.
  • Donald Trump: Supports abortion access decisions being left to states, and would not sign a national abortion ban.

Democracy Policies

  • Kamala Harris: Calls Trump a "fascist" and criticises his rhetoric against political opponents as "disqualifying". Favors eliminating the filibuster
  • Donald Trump: Has repeatedly stated that his 2020 loss was fraudulent. Has threatened to jail political opponents and use the military against citizens

Border Security & Immigration

  • Kamala Harris: Supports stricter penalties for asylum seekers crossing outside of official ports of entry and enacting plans to address the root causes of migration
  • Donald Trump: Vows to carry out the largest domestic deportation operation. Vows to reinstate controversial immigration policies.

Foreign Policy

  • Kamala Harris: Supports global alliances (especially NATO) and a firm response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
  • Donald Trump: Skeptical of global alliances. Vows to re-evaluate the US's aid to Ukraine, though he doesn’t clearly state how or why.

Climate

  • Kamala Harris: Supports combating climate change by enacting the Inflation Reduction Act and invests in renewable energy
  • Donald Trump: Dismisses climate change as "mythical" and expensive. Supports expanding oil and gas drilling, and disapproves of wind power.

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This quiz explores the contrasting economic policies of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, examining their approaches toward inflation, tax rates, and support measures for middle-class families. Gain insights into their plans for infrastructure, energy costs, and small business growth. Test your knowledge on their economic visions and implications for the future.

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