Trump's Uphill Battle to Roll Back Obama Legislation

The video discusses the role of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in shaping and executing economic policy under the Trump administration. It highlights the OMB's responsibilities in budget planning, policy coordination, and regulatory management. The video also explores strategies for regulatory rollback, including executive orders and the Congressional Review Act, emphasizing the challenges and potential impact of these actions.

What is one of the primary responsibilities of the OMB director?

• To manage the President's social media accounts

• To coordinate the economic policy of an administration

• To draft foreign policy

• To oversee military operations

Why is the OMB director's role in policy execution considered challenging?

• Due to limited authority over agencies

• Due to the lack of resources

• Because of constant changes in leadership

• Because strategies are easy to create but hard to execute

Which department would the OMB coordinate with for infrastructure projects?

• Department of Education

• Department of Transportation

• Department of Defense

• Department of Health

What is one method the President can use to reduce regulations?

• Through international treaties

• By holding public referendums

• By passing new laws

• Through executive orders

What does the Congressional Review Act allow Congress to do?

• Create new regulations

• Increase the federal budget

• Appoint new agency heads

• Repeal regulations from the last 60 legislative days of a previous administration