The Legislative Branch and Public Policy · The Legislative Process
Gridlock and Compromise
Investigating the institutional obstacles to lawmaking and the necessity of bipartisan cooperation.
Key Questions
- 1Is political gridlock a sign of a failing system or a functioning constitutional check?
- 2What rights are in tension when the legislative process fails to address urgent national problems?
- 3What is the government's role in fostering political compromise in a polarized society?
Common Core State Standards
C3: D2.Civ.14.9-12C3: D2.Civ.9.9-12
Grade: 12th Grade
Subject: Civics & Government
Unit: The Legislative Branch and Public Policy
Period: The Legislative Process
Suggested Methodologies
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