When one party controls the presidency, and another party controls either one or both houses of Congress, the United States has a ______ government?

In which type of government does one party control Congress and another party control the presidency?

A "gridlocked" government.

When the presidency is controlled by one party and one or both houses of congress are controlled by another party the situation is called?

Divided government! :)

Define Era of divided government?

Divided government is when one party controls the White House and another party controls one or both chambers of Congress. Pundits believe divided government to be an undesirable result of separation of powers and warn that it results in serious political gridlock.

Explain how Divided government makes it difficult for the federal government to enact public policy and laws?

In terms of US politics, a divided government occurs when on party controls the presidency which the other controls one or both houses of Congress. When the government is divided, it can be difficult to pass legislation. Nearly every issues, fiscal, or social, is split along party lines. Bills passed by one house many not be passed by another if the two are controlled by different parties. If both houses are controlled by the same party bills supported by the party may have an easier time passing through to the President; however if the President is from another political party he is likely to veto the bill. In terms of US politics, a divided government occurs when on party controls the presidency which the other controls one or both houses of Congress. When the government is divided, it can be difficult to pass legislation. Nearly every issues, fiscal, or social, is split along party lines. Bills passed by one house many not be passed by another if the two are controlled by different parties. If both houses are controlled by the same party bills supported by the party may have an easier time passing through to the President; however if the President is from another political party he is likely to veto the bill.

What branches of government are also known as Congress?

Congress is the legislative branch of the US government.

What s it called when one party controls the House and another party controls the Senate?

When one party controls the House and the other controls the Senate it is called divided government.

When one party controls the House and another party controls the Senate.?

When one party controls the House and the other controls the Senate it is called divided government.

What is another name for the legislative branch of the federal government?

Congress

Is when one party controls the House and another controls the Senate?

when one party controls the House and another party controls the Senate

What Controls given to one Branch of the government to limit the power of another branch are known as?

checks and balances

The power of one branch of government to limit the power of another branch are known as?

Controls given to one branch of government to limit the power of another branch are known as checks and balances.

Which purpose of government is carried out when congress declares war in another country?

Provide for the common defense