Gridlock in Congress is not a new concept, but it has certainly gained the attention of Americans today, specifically over the last two years. But why does gridlock happen? It may not be as simple as we think. Read the article "Going Nowhere: A Gridlocked Congress" and answer the questions that go with it. Then, write the essay using the prompt at the end of the questions. Be sure and INCLUDE TWO EXAMPLES FROM THE ARTICLE in your answer. Excluding examples from your answer will result in a loss of points.
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Here is a link to the document "Going Nowhere: A Gridlocked Congress" assignment. Read the document and answer the five questions listed on the left.
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