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Maxine* A traffic jam in which no vehicular movement is possible, especially one caused by the blockage of key intersections within a grid of streets. * A complete lack of movement or progress resulting in a backup or stagnation For the source and more detailed information concerning this subject, click on the related links section (Answers.com) indicated below this answer box.
Congressional gridlock refers to legislative debates and procedures that have come to irreconcilable impasse. In other words the issue at the moment is beyond compromise amicable to the involved parties. Political gridlock can come from filibusters, procedural obstructionism and deliberated failure to confirm nominees.
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How does partisanship create gridlock?
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.
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 is the name given to the senate and house of representatives?
It is the Congress. The congress is divided into two sections, the Senate, and the House of Representatives.
Who must approve all judges cabinet members and ambassadors that the president appoints to government positions?
The Congress.
What is the possessive form of the word Congress?
possessive form of the word Congress: Congress'
