Divided government is the result of one party controlling the White house and the other controlling either or both chambers of Congress. The past four decades have made this more of the norm than an exception. Divided government is a safeguard against abuse of power through power sharing, support, and forcing governing from the center.
Splitting the power between the two parties creates incentives to compromise. The essence of divided government is having both parties responsible for governing, they each have an equal opportunities to promote their decisions. The parties tend to differ on major subjects, this allows both perspectives to be brought to the table and examined.
In order for a legislation to pass, it needs support from both parties.
Splitting the power between the two parties creates incentives to compromise. The essence of divided government is having both parties responsible for governing, they each have an equal opportunities to promote their decisions. The parties tend to differ on major subjects, this allows both perspectives to be brought to the table and examined.
In order for a legislation to pass, it needs support from both parties.