This article picked by a teacher with suggested questions is part of the Financial Times free schools access programme. Details\/registration\u00a0<\/em>here<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n Read our full range of politics picks here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Ever since Franklin Roosevelt\u2019s dynamic start in 1933, commentators have taken an interest in what US presidents achieve in their first 100 days. This article argues that in the case of Donald Trump, there is little to celebrate as he passes this milestone. His public approval ratings are at a record low. <\/p>\n There is widespread discontent at the consequences of Trump\u2019s tariff policies, his federal spending cuts and the perceived over-reach of the government crackdown on immigration. As the constitution debars Trump from running for a third term, the impact of this on him personally is limited. <\/p>\n But if there is no improvement, it may have an adverse effect on his party in next year\u2019s midterm elections. If the Republicans were to lose control of one or both houses of Congress, this would restrict Trump\u2019s ability to achieve his legislative goals.<\/p>\n Click the link below to read the article and then answer the questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n How Donald Trump\u2019s honeymoon turned sour so quickly<\/a><\/p>\n For more detail follow this link: The 10 charts that define Donald Trump\u2019s tumultuous first 100 days<\/a>. This article is particularly useful on Trump\u2019s use of executive orders \u2014 a key informal source of presidential power.<\/p>\n Question in the style of AQA Politics Paper 2<\/strong><\/p>\n Question in the style of Edexcel Politics Paper 3<\/strong><\/p>\n Evaluate the view that the most important factor influencing the power of the US President is their level of public support.<\/p>\n You must consider this view and the alternative to this view in a balanced way. [30 marks]\n TIP:<\/strong> Important though it is to keep abreast of what is happening in the current presidency, you should also be able to evaluate the changing fortunes of earlier leaders. The article mentions Joe Biden\u2019s loss of public approval in August 2021, following the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan, the revival of Covid-19 and rising inflation. See this article for an analysis of how the economic \u2018feel-bad factor\u2019 impacted Biden\u2019s political fortunes: <\/p>\n How Bidenomics boosted growth but failed Americans \u2014\u00a0in charts<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nSpecification: <\/h3>\n
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