a) A divided party government occurs when one party is in the presidency and the other controls one or both chambers of Congress. Because in a divided government one party can check the other's agenda, it is exceedingly difficult for a party to carry out its policies. Divided party governments in modern times have affected voter behaviors. The inability of a party to bring its promises to life has contributed to voter disillusionment in the democratic system, decreasing trust and confidence in the government.
b) Well when you have to buy your way into office like some politicians do, people lose faith in the government and the people who voted for them. People can not think for themselves they have to have the media decide for them. People are less inclined to vote for someone if they have no thoughts or ideas on aspects of government and are just successful because of their money.
c) One specific consequence of the decline in trust and confidence in government for individual political behavior is lower voter turnout. When voters can't trust the possible candidates, they are less inclined to vote at all. Another consequence is party disloyalty which for example could be registering or voting as an independent instead of a Republican or Democrat.
Trust and confidence in government have declined in recent decades.
a) Explain how divided government has contributed to the decline in trust and confidence in government. Be sure to include a definition of divided government in your response
b) Explain how the increased cost of election campaigns has contributed to the decline in trust and confidence in government.
c) Explain two specific consequences of the decline in trust and confidence in government for individual political behavior.
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