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What is Kamala Harris's primary focus in her economic policies?
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?
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?
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?
What is a potential challenge for the implementation of Kamala Harris's policies?
What does Kamala Harris plan to do regarding price gouging?
What does Kamala Harris plan to do regarding price gouging?
What aspect of American democracy does the presidential race highlight between Harris and Trump?
What aspect of American democracy does the presidential race highlight between Harris and Trump?
Which demographic does Kamala Harris's economic plans primarily aim to assist?
Which demographic does Kamala Harris's economic plans primarily aim to assist?
What is a common factor that affects Harris’s economic proposals?
What is a common factor that affects Harris’s economic proposals?
What specific tax exemptions has Trump proposed?
What specific tax exemptions has Trump proposed?
What kind of tariffs has Trump indicated he would impose on foreign-made goods?
What kind of tariffs has Trump indicated he would impose on foreign-made goods?
What did Trump refer to himself as regarding tariffs?
What did Trump refer to himself as regarding tariffs?
Which legislative action has Kamala Harris advocated for concerning reproductive rights?
Which legislative action has Kamala Harris advocated for concerning reproductive rights?
What consequence would restoring Roe v Wade protections have on state abortion laws?
What consequence would restoring Roe v Wade protections have on state abortion laws?
What stance has Harris taken on nationwide abortion bans as president?
What stance has Harris taken on nationwide abortion bans as president?
What plan did Harris propose regarding asylum claims at the border?
What plan did Harris propose regarding asylum claims at the border?
What specific response did Trump propose to countries imposing tariffs on the US?
What specific response did Trump propose to countries imposing tariffs on the US?
What serious healthcare issue has Kamala Harris linked to the current political climate regarding abortion?
What serious healthcare issue has Kamala Harris linked to the current political climate regarding abortion?
What issue does Donald Trump primarily focus on regarding immigration?
What issue does Donald Trump primarily focus on regarding immigration?
Which program has Trump promised to reinstate as part of his immigration policy?
Which program has Trump promised to reinstate as part of his immigration policy?
What has been a consequence of Biden's asylum clampdown according to the content?
What has been a consequence of Biden's asylum clampdown according to the content?
What legal status does Trump propose ending for US-born children of undocumented immigrants?
What legal status does Trump propose ending for US-born children of undocumented immigrants?
What aspect of Harris's immigration reform has she long championed?
What aspect of Harris's immigration reform has she long championed?
What is a potential consequence of Trump's proposed large-scale deportation?
What is a potential consequence of Trump's proposed large-scale deportation?
What controversial measure would Trump take regarding undocumented immigrants' legal status?
What controversial measure would Trump take regarding undocumented immigrants' legal status?
What significant reform has Kamala Harris indicated she is willing to pursue regarding abortion rights?
What significant reform has Kamala Harris indicated she is willing to pursue regarding abortion rights?
What has been a significant obstacle to federal voting rights legislation that Kamala Harris pushed for?
What has been a significant obstacle to federal voting rights legislation that Kamala Harris pushed for?
Which statement best describes Donald Trump's stance on the 2020 presidential election results?
Which statement best describes Donald Trump's stance on the 2020 presidential election results?
What kind of threats has Trump made against his political opponents?
What kind of threats has Trump made against his political opponents?
Kamala Harris's efforts regarding immigration are seen as what in relation to her political standing?
Kamala Harris's efforts regarding immigration are seen as what in relation to her political standing?
What has Trump pledged regarding individuals involved in the January 6 attack?
What has Trump pledged regarding individuals involved in the January 6 attack?
How has Harris characterized Trump's rhetoric against political opponents?
How has Harris characterized Trump's rhetoric against political opponents?
What impact has Trump's election denialism had on the democratic process?
What impact has Trump's election denialism had on the democratic process?
What solution does the individual support regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?
What solution does the individual support regarding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?
How does Trump perceive global alliances?
How does Trump perceive global alliances?
What was the main focus of the Inflation Reduction Act passed during the Biden-Harris administration?
What was the main focus of the Inflation Reduction Act passed during the Biden-Harris administration?
What stance has Trump taken with respect to the Russia-Ukraine war?
What stance has Trump taken with respect to the Russia-Ukraine war?
What would likely characterize Trump's proposed solution for the Ukraine conflict?
What would likely characterize Trump's proposed solution for the Ukraine conflict?
What position did Kamala Harris take regarding the Green New Deal?
What position did Kamala Harris take regarding the Green New Deal?
What approach to China does Trump propose for a potential second term?
What approach to China does Trump propose for a potential second term?
Which of the following statements best captures Donald Trump's view on established climate science?
Which of the following statements best captures Donald Trump's view on established climate science?
What was one of Trump’s proposed actions concerning environmental regulations?
What was one of Trump’s proposed actions concerning environmental regulations?
What is Kamala Harris's view on the climate crisis?
What is Kamala Harris's view on the climate crisis?
What has been Trump's attitude towards Israel?
What has been Trump's attitude towards Israel?
What is one of Kamala Harris's positions on electric vehicles?
What is one of Kamala Harris's positions on electric vehicles?
What is Trump's perspective on NATO?
What is Trump's perspective on NATO?
What was one consequence of Trump's environmental policies during his first term?
What was one consequence of Trump's environmental policies during his first term?
Which initiative did Harris promote that focuses on vulnerable communities in relation to the climate crisis?
Which initiative did Harris promote that focuses on vulnerable communities in relation to the climate crisis?
What phrase has Trump used to summarize his approach to energy production?
What phrase has Trump used to summarize his approach to energy production?
Flashcards
Harris's economic policies
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
Inflation
High prices for goods and services, a key concern for voters.
Opportunity Economy
Opportunity Economy
Economic policies focused on the middle class growth and reducing costs.
Price Gouging
Price Gouging
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Harris and Trump's visions
Harris and Trump's visions
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Economic Issues for Voters
Economic Issues for Voters
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Reproductive Rights
Reproductive Rights
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Global Alliances
Global Alliances
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Social Security benefits
Social Security benefits
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Overtime pay
Overtime pay
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Tips
Tips
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Tariffs
Tariffs
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Protectionist policies
Protectionist policies
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Levy
Levy
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Roe v. Wade
Roe v. Wade
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Healthcare crisis
Healthcare crisis
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Trump's 2020 election denial
Trump's 2020 election denial
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Harris's stance on filibuster
Harris's stance on filibuster
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Trump's Capitol attack
Trump's Capitol attack
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Harris's voting rights push
Harris's voting rights push
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Trump's threats
Trump's threats
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January 6th 'Day of Love'
January 6th 'Day of Love'
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Trump pardoning January 6th convicts
Trump pardoning January 6th convicts
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Trump's planned retaliation
Trump's planned retaliation
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Border Security Plan (Harris)
Border Security Plan (Harris)
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Record Border Arrests (Biden)
Record Border Arrests (Biden)
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Root Causes of Migration (Harris)
Root Causes of Migration (Harris)
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Trump's Immigration Vow (2nd Term)
Trump's Immigration Vow (2nd Term)
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Immigration Reform (Harris)
Immigration Reform (Harris)
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Domestic Deportation (Trump)
Domestic Deportation (Trump)
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Remain in Mexico (Trump)
Remain in Mexico (Trump)
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Title 42 (Trump)
Title 42 (Trump)
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Two-state solution
Two-state solution
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Trump's isolationist impulses
Trump's isolationist impulses
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NATO skepticism
NATO skepticism
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US aid to Ukraine
US aid to Ukraine
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Trump's stance on China
Trump's stance on China
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Climate crisis as existential threat
Climate crisis as existential threat
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Trump's Israel support
Trump's Israel support
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Trump's China policy (2nd term)
Trump's China policy (2nd term)
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Inflation Reduction Act
Inflation Reduction Act
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Green New Deal
Green New Deal
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Fracking ban
Fracking ban
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Climate Crisis Denial
Climate Crisis Denial
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Drill, Baby, Drill
Drill, Baby, Drill
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Environmental Regulations
Environmental Regulations
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Climate Justice
Climate Justice
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Trump's energy policies
Trump's energy policies
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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.