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Q: When the presidency is controlled by one party and one or both houses of congress are controlled by another party the situation is called?
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In which type of government does one party control Congress and another party control the presidency?

A "gridlocked" government.


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

divided


How do you fill a vacancy for vice presidency?

There is only one way to fill a vacancy in the vice-presidency as is specified in Amendment 25. The President selects a candidate and if both houses of Congress approve, he is the VP. Otherwise, the President makes another selection who must be approved. The process continues until Congress approves someone selected by the President.


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 is land controlled by another nation?

Lands that are controlled by another nation are called territories.


Why was the continental congress alarmed by the capture of fort ticonderoga?

The British took Ticonderoga, which meant they controlled Lake Champlain and had a straight shot into New England. It also gave them an unimpeded line to Canada for supplies. Of course Congress would be alarmed after another loss like that.


What is another name for congress's watchdog function?

Whistleblower


Countries that are politically and economically dominated or controlled by another country are called?

Depending on the situation, time-period, and intent of the controlling country, the controlled country may be a colony, a dependency, a mandate, a puppet state, a pseudo-independent state, an autonomous regions, or a semi-autonomous jurisdiction.


What is controlled by another nation?

Colonies


What is Another way to say controlled?

no


Was Libya controlled by another country?

Both Turkey and Italy have controlled Libya in the past.


Who were the congress?

congress would be said as another kind of goverment or law maker.