Key Political Events and Policies from 9/11 to Biden's Presidency

A set of flashcards covering key political events, policies, and figures from the time of 9/11 to President Biden's administration.

Liberal

Support for abortion, LGBTQ+ rights, government intervention, and environmental protection.

Conservative

Support for traditional values, gun ownership, opposition to abortion and LGBTQ+ rights, border security, and stricter immigration laws.

Al Qaeda

Terrorist group responsible for the 9/11 attacks on the U.S.

Targeted locations on 9/11

The Pentagon, Twin Towers, and a field in Shanksville, PA.

Bill Clinton's economic achievement

The U.S. had a budget surplus during his presidency.

NAFTA

North American Free Trade Agreement passed in 1993 that boosted trade.

Foreign policy failure (Clinton)

Failed to intervene effectively in Rwanda and managed a deadly engagement in Somalia.

Don't Ask, Don't Tell Policy

Allowed gay and lesbian Americans to serve in the armed forces.

Reason for Bill Clinton's impeachment

Allegations of sexual harassment and lying under oath.

George W. Bush

Won the contested 2000 presidential election against Albert Gore, Jr.

2000 election recount

Triggered by demands from Democrats due to close vote counts in Florida.

Similarity between 2000 and 2016 elections

Both involved controversies including recounts and foreign interference.

Patriot Act

Legislation passed after 9/11 to enhance national security and expand surveillance powers.

Homeland Security

Agency created to coordinate national efforts to protect against terrorism.

Hurricane Katrina

A disaster in 2005 that exposed failures in the Bush administration's response.

U.S. invasion of Iraq (2003)

Based on claims of weapons of mass destruction and ties to terrorism.

Financial crisis (2008)

Triggered by the collapse of the housing market, leading to a recession.

No Child Left Behind

Education act aimed at improving student achievement through standards and testing.

Guantanamo Bay / Abu Ghraib

Sites of concern regarding human rights and ethical treatment of detainees.

Obamacare

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act aimed at expanding health insurance coverage.

Obama's economy (2009)

Inherited a recession and implemented measures for recovery.

Obama's major successes

Oversaw the killing of Osama Bin Laden, promoted the Paris Agreement, and supported LGBTQ rights.

Supreme Court appointments (Obama)

Nominated Sonia Sotomayor and Elena Kagan, increasing female representation.

MAGA

Campaign slogan used by Trump, standing for Make America Great Again.

Trump's foreign policy (China, Iran, North Korea)

Included trade disputes with China and withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal.

Trump's domestic policy actions

Included enacting tax cuts and instituting stricter immigration policies.

Reasons for Trump's impeachments

Abuse of power and incitement of insurrection related to events with Ukraine and the Capitol attack.

Biden's COVID vaccine goal

Pledged to administer 100 million vaccine doses in his first 100 days.

Biden's foreign policy on Ukraine

Provided military, economic, and humanitarian aid during the conflict.

Biden's actions on the Economy

Focused on handling inflation and job creation.

Biden's actions on the Environment, the Economy, Supreme Court appointment

Tried to handle inflation and get jobs rolling again. Rejoined the Paris Agreement and made history with Ketanji Brown Jackson's appointment.