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The design of the both houses of the American legislature, that is the Congress and Senate are mechanisms to prevent mob rule or tyranny of the majority. A dominant party may seek to impose its majority votes to force legislation counter to the will of other parties. Party discipline can prevent compromise causing political stalemates/gridlock. Similarly party discipline can compel its members to agree upon and seek bipartisan solutions.
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What is gridlock in congress?
Congressional gridlock: (Legislative processing) Gridlock occurs when one, or both, political factions (Parties) choose to not negotiate (in good faith) for the best outcome/solution possible for ALL Americans.
The two major parties acting together and cooperating when making decisions is called?
bi~partisanship
What demographic variables best predict how an individual is likely to vote?
Partisanship Age Gender Income level Education level Race, ethnicity
The theory of government that maintains that vast numbers of competing groups vying for power can stymie compromise and leave the government in gridlock is called?
Elite theory
What condition occurs when interests conflict and no coalition is strong enough to from a majority ad establish policy?
Conflicts of interest and no coalition forms a complete lawlessness and absence of government. It creates a phenomenon called gridlock. This means that nothing can get passed by government.
