Bi-partisanship 1.2 Flashcards

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why is there bi-partisanship in the constitution

A

compromise is inevitable if decisions are to be made to govern country

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why is bi-partisanship important for amendments

A

super majority only works if both parties work together

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what happens if the executive has the majority of their political party in Congress

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more able to get their stuff done

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what is it called when there is not a majority in all of congress from the political party of the president

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divided government

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why is bi-partisanship not working as well now

A

extreme polarisation between both parties and has led to major constitutional challenge (nothings getting done)

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