Party Polarisation in Congress
The growing ideological divide between Democrats and Republicans in Congress, with fewer moderates and less bipartisan cooperation on legislation.
Real World
In 2021, not a single Republican in the House or Senate voted for the American Rescue Plan despite overwhelming public support for pandemic relief — a stark illustration of how polarisation now means party loyalty routinely overrides bipartisan policymaking.
Exam Focus
Quantify polarisation with evidence (e.g., 'most conservative Democrat is now to the left of the most liberal Republican') rather than making vague claims about division.
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