Description
In the first clip, Georgetown University professor Stephen Wayne talked about the history of presidents working with congresses of the opposing party and benefits and drawbacks of this. The second clip has American University's James Thurber explain the specific examples of divided government.
Bell Ringer Assignment
- Describe what is meant by divided government.
- How can divided government be beneficial to the country?
- What is a possible drawback of divided government?
- From the second clip, use specific examples to explain how divided government can be effective.
- From both clips, what factors contribute to a successful divided government?
Additional Resource
Participants
Greta BrawnerHost, C-SPAN5784 Videos
Stephen WayneProfessor, Georgetown University16 Videos
James A. ThurberFounder and Director, American University156 Videos
Vocabulary
- Centrist
- Contentious
- Divided Government
- House Of Representatives
- Incremental Legislation
- Moderates
- President
- Senate
- Stalemate