Why Is Gridlock, or the Lack of Any Major Legislation

question 10

Multiple Choice

Why is gridlock, or the lack of any major legislation passing through a government split between the two major political parties, so prevalent in the modern American government?

• A)Gridlock is not a major issue with any branch of the US government, judicial, executive, or legislative .
• B)Gridlock is so prevalent because the two major political parties have no significant legislation to pass .
• C)Gridlock in the US government is caused by the two major political parties having near equal influence, with each having the ability to block legislation from the other party .
• D)Gridlock in the US government is prevalent because the two major political parties are unsure which legislation would most benefit the American people .
• E)Gridlock has been the result of a fracturing of the two major political parties, preventing either party from having enough power in Congress to pass legislation .

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Definitions:

Opportunity Cost

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