Introduction
It may seem that the law-making process is rather simple and does not require much time and effort. However, it is the exact opposite, and there may be some problems during that process. The purpose of this paper is to identify the causes of congressional gridlock and propose a type of reform to break it. Also, two diagrams, one for the House of Representatives and one for the Senate, that show how a bill becomes law will be developed.
Diagram of House of Representatives
Diagram of Senate
The Causes for Congressional Gridlock and the Solution to It
One of the gridlock types may be political polarization – a situation when people from the government are divided into contrasting groups, and there are several reasons for that to happen. Firstly, there is a growing ethnic and racial diversity that contributes to the decline in social trust and the rise in political and social conflict (Blankenhorn). Secondly, the previous generation that had the mature character structure, willingness to sacrifice for the country, and concern for the country’s welfare is passing. The possible reform as a solution to the polarization may be starting voting, not for parties but policies.
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