Institutional Reform Flashcards

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The “Permanent Campaign”

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Charge that Presidents and members of Congress focus more on winning the next election than on governing

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Polarization

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Condition in which differences between parties and/or the public are so stark that disagreement breaks out, fueling attacks and controversy.

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Divided Government

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Situation in which one party controls the Executive branch and the other party controls the Legislative branch

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