Bugs in the System
How many representatives does each state have in the Senate?
2
Which public broadcasting station did Trump try to defund?
PBS
What are the three branches of government?
Executive, Legislative, Judicial
Why does each state get 2 representatives?
Equal representation regardless of state size
Name one civil society group Trump financially pressured?
Law firms or universities
Who controls government spending?
Congress
How can the presidential canadite still win even if they lost the popular vote?
Electoral votes decide the precendy, not the popular vote
What similarities are shared between the U.S. under Trump and other authoritarian states?
Citizens increasingly fear punishment
What clause gives Congress power to regulate trade?
Commerce Clause
What long standing norm did Trump break?
Not releasing tax returns and or peaceful transfer of power
Why is attacking universities a marker of authoritarian rule?
Suppresses independent thought/education
True/False: Entering the US illegally is a criminal offense
False, its civil
What are two major structural problems “bugs” in the U.S. political system?
The electoral college and equal representation in the senate
What does weakening civil society do to democracy?
Reduces checks on government power
Why do authoritarians target the poor?
They have less power to resist