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explain the concept of divided government.
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divided government occurs when one party controls the presidency, and another party controls the legislature, or congress. this can occur when one party gains a majority in one chamber of congress, but the other chamber remains under control of the other party. this leads to a situation where the branches are unable to work together to pass legislation and the government is in a state of gridlock.
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