A divided government is a situation in which one party controls the executive branch while another party controls one or both houses of the legislative branch.
Think of it like a car with two drivers who have different destinations in mind. They need to find a way to compromise and navigate, otherwise, they won't get anywhere.
Bicameral Legislature: This refers to a legislature that is divided into two separate assemblies, chambers, or houses.
Checks and Balances: This system ensures that no single branch of government becomes too powerful by allowing each branch to check (limit) the power of the other branches.
Political Gridlock: This term describes a situation where there is difficulty passing laws that satisfy the needs of the people due to partisan disagreements.
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