divided government

A collection of essays offering opposing viewpoints on political gridlock and ineffectiveness of the United States government. Includes lists of organizations to contact for help as well as further resources.

Explores the issues surrounding government gridlock by placing opinions from a wide range of sources in a pro/con format. Features articles that express various perspectives on this topic.

Presents over a century of historical context for the growth of partisanship in U.S. politics, and argues that contemporary American party politics is at an impasse, discussing such reasons as changes in congressional rules, the actions of special interest groups, and shifts in the media.